British nuclear submarines to use hoses in ‘worst case scenario’ defence despite Russia threat

A Navy source has claimed that high-powered hoses mounted on docked HMS Vanguard submarines are being factored into the defence of the top-of-the-line £3 billion vesselsHoses are among the layers of protection being utilised for submarines, a source has claimed(Image: PA)Britain’s most advanced nuclear submarines only have hoses to protect them from drone incursions, it has been reported.