A large grey carrier is seen on the open ocean. Image source, UK Ministry of Defence
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A UK carrier conducts operations in the High North and Arctic

ByHelen SullivanBBC News
  • Published30 minutes ago

The UK has "glaring gaps" in its ability to defend the Arctic region, leaving it vulnerable to potential Russian attacks, a report by MPs has warned.

The Commons Defence Committee said a shortage of Royal Navy warships and submarines was leaving the country's critical infrastructure in the High North, including undersea cables and energy supplies, exposed.