Experts warn Atlantic Bastion needs more ships to track subs

NATO is stepping up its Arctic patrols. A key goal is getting eyes on Russian subs before they can disappear into deep water.

NATO officials say there has been an uptick in Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic in recent years.REUTERS/Tatiana MeelNATO has expanded its footprint in the North Atlantic in recent years, two Western officers said.This is partially in response to an increased presence of Russian submarines coming out of Murmansk.NATO allies like to monitor Russian naval activity before reaching the open Atlantic.NATO is expanding its footprint acr…

Experts warn Atlantic Bastion needs more ships to track subs

Defence experts have warned MPs that the proposed Atlantic Bastion concept for monitoring submarine activity in the North Atlantic will depend heavily on having enough warships and submarines to track hostile vessels once they are detected. Giving evidence to the Defence Committee during a session on Defence in the High North, analysts said the concept relies on a network of sensors, unmanned systems and surveillance technologies designed to ide…