The UK Navy wants to use this cheap, eco-friendly system against drones — high-pressure fire hoses chosen to…
- Britain's nuclear submarine crews are training to fight drones using water
- Fire hoses provide emergency protection when drones breach naval security
- Each Vanguard submarine costs approximately £4 billion despite its basic defences
British sailors are receiving training to repel hostile drones using powerful water jets aboard nuclear submarines stationed at a naval installation in Scotland.
The unconventional approach provides a relatively inexpensive and environmentally friendly defensive option for vessels facing potential aerial attacks while docked or operating above water.
A report from The Sun, the equipment serves as an emergency measure when incoming drones penetrate existing security arrangements around Britain's nuclear deterrent.
High-pressure water jets provide final protection
The Royal Navy has equipped its Vanguard-class submarines with firefighting hoses capable of directing concentrated streams of water toward approaching unmanned aircraft.
These devices feature handheld nozzles with pistol-style controls, allowing sailors to aim pressurised water at airborne threats approaching their...
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