Royal Navy Enforces International Waters

[Doug99]

HMS Defender: Russian jets and ships target British warship - BBC News

The RN has been doing this sort of thing worldwide since the year dot. But we don't normally hear about it. Its only making headline news because there is a BBC correspondent onboard.

As for the headline "Russians Target British Warship", that's just nonsense.

When you consider the Russian Air Force regularly skirt UK airspace to test our responses, todays news is just normal business.

Proud To Have Served
God Save The Queen

 

[transam]

It was in International waters

Russians are not happy

doubt the french will send one of there ships there

 

[SirGalahad]

So this is a great distraction on the fifth anniversary of Brexit.

Some people really are so easily manipulated.

 

[crystal ball]

It was in International waters

Russians are not happy

doubt the french will send one of there ships there

https://tass.com/defense/1288473

 

[charliegolf]

Not sure much 'enforcing' was going on... Bit of point-making, maybe.

 

[Captain Nemesis]

As for the headline "Russians Target British Warship", that's just nonsense.

Doesnt it depend on what is meant by "target"?

 

[fillyboy]

So this is a great distraction on the fifth anniversary of Brexit.

I'd forgotten. Happy anniversary Gal.

 

[transam]

The Russians have stated that any future British naval vessel that transgress into the same waters will be bombed / attacked

 

[Doug99]

The Russians have stated that any future British naval vessel that transgress into the same waters will be bombed / attacked

And the Royal Navy will give them a good ignoring as the Royal Navy's mission is to ensure mariners can continue to navigate international shipping lanes.

 

[Old Salt]

And the Royal Navy will give them a good ignoring as the Royal Navy's mission is to ensure mariners can continue to navigate international shipping lanes.

I agree, international waters. The ruskies just posturing.

Also Proud to Have Served

 

[Captain Nemesis]

I agree, international waters.

Ukrainian.

 

[sxturbo]

Wonder if the. New UK/Babcock deal to bolster Ukrainian navy fleet is what's ticked the Russians off, and here was the perfect opportunity to muscle flex..

 

[Doug99]

HMS Defender goes for a pleasure cruise through Russian narrative warfare in the Black Sea - Great Power

An interesting viewpoint on the incident.

 

[Burnerman]

The Worlds navies are in awe of our Royal Navy and type 45's - and so they should be.
Bless them and keep them.
John

 

[SirGalahad]

The Worlds navies are in awe of our Royal Navy and type 45's - and so they should be.
Bless them and keep them.
John

Maybe but not the engnes on the type 45.

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/type-45-not-the-royal-navys-fault/

https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/royal-navy-type-45-destroyers-3765942

The Royal Navy's fleet of six Type 45 Destroyers are still waiting for a fault that could leave them sitting ducks to be fixed - eight years after it was first reported - the House of Lords has been told.

Not the fault of the Navy but commissioning is a bloody lark.