The Commander-in-chief of the British Navy highly appreciated the capabilities of the Russian submarine fleet

On August 27, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Naval Forces, General Gwyn Jenkins, announced an increase in the capabilities of the Russian submarine fleet.

"In the marine environment, in particular, <...> I see a real increase in underwater capabilities. <...> Very combat—ready submarines," Jenkins said, quoted by The Times newspaper.

He also noted that Russia is conducting an "extremely advanced" research program in the field of underwater technologies.

Surveillance service: Russian diesel submarines began patrolling in the Pacific Ocean

The crews are learning tactics that were abandoned after the collapse of the USSR.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with the military in honor of the Russian Navy Day on July 26, said that the Navy is of great importance in Russia's nuclear triad. The Head of State clarified that 60% of Russia's borders are water, and even from this point of view, the Navy's importance is permanent.