The UK has presented a plan to create a naval alliance based on the Joint Expeditionary Forces (JEF) of ten countries to counter the maritime threat from Russia, reports Euractiv.
The First Sea Lord (Commander of the Royal Navy) Admiral Sir Gwyn Jenkins explained that the initiative is aimed at protecting Northwestern Europe, the North Atlantic, and the Arctic.
JEF is a British-led coalition of ten countries from the Baltic and Northern Europe. In addition to Britain, it includes Latvia, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and Sweden.
The Commander of the Navy reported that he has already held a meeting with the commanders of the naval forces of the allied countries.
"The need for rearmament and increasing the country's combat readiness has become an absolute necessity. Simply maintaining an 'acceptable status quo' is not enough. We are at a turning point," the general noted in a speech outlining how the navy will be prepared for war by 2029, as reported by The Times.
Jenkins explained that the multinational naval forces led by Britain will have the capability to replace, exchange, and combine equipment, munitions, and personnel. They will utilize common systems and platforms, digital networks, logistics, and supplies. Command of the allied fleets will be conducted from Northwood (London).
He emphasized the need to deepen partnerships to create collective combat power aimed at deterrence along the open maritime border with Russia.
Jenkins assured that his plan to transform the navy will provide the UK with the ability to endure a protracted conflict against an equally matched adversary and achieve victory.
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