Russian Sub to Joint NATO Exercise for First Time

In a very brief yet interesting bit if info, a Russian submarine will, for the first time ever, take part in a NATO exercise.

From the AP:

Officials said Tuesday the vessel is scheduled to join in next month’s undersea rescue exercise off the Spanish coast. The exercise, held every three years, is the largest of its kind in the world and involves multiple subs, warships and search and rescue aircraft.

Pretty cool, but I’m not betting this is the beginning of some new chapter in NATO’s relationship with its former adversary.

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April 19th, 2011 | Around the Globe, Crazy Ivan, Sea Services, Ships and Subs | 29 Comments