MOSCOW (Sputnik) — All seven nuclear submarines are currently out of operation, the Sun reported, citing a source in the Royal Navy.
According to the media outlet, HMS Astute is the only submarine at sea but it is still being tested. As it will be ready to perform the tasks in weeks, the British Navy is not capable of defending the borders now.
Astute-class submarines, costing 1.2 billion pounds ($1.5 billion) each, are said to be the most powerful submarines in the Royal Navy, designed for targeting enemy warships.
Another type of submarines equipped with ballistic missiles, called Vanguard, is operational, but there are only four of them at the Navy’s disposal. It is believed to be the first time in decades the United Kingdom has had no attack submarines ready.
British Prime Minister Theresa May reportedly has not been informed of the situation.
