Fire hoses placed on the decks are allegedly intended to provide protection against short- and medium-range FPV drones. They are fitted with pistol-grip nozzles to make it easier for sailors to aim.
High-pressure jets of water are the only “air-defense weapon” on the $5.2 billion Vanguard-class submarines. At the same time, they are equipped with Trident II missiles, which have greater explosive power than all those dropped by all sides during World War II.
“We always thought this would be for small UAVs or for civilians, but the threats have changed dramatically,” the source added.
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