A report by UK MPs urges the government to address Arctic defence capability gaps, including a shortage of Royal Navy warships and submarines. The committee warned that the gaps leave the UK open to Russian attacks as Russia seeks to dominate the region.
WHO:A committee of UK MPs
WHAT:Published a report urging the UK to address Arctic defence capability gaps.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:The committee said the gaps leave the UK open to Russian attacks as Russia seeks to dominate the region.
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