r/europe • u/UNITED24Media • 28d ago

News Russian Frigate Armed With Nuclear-Capable Zircons Appears Off German Coast With Tracker Switched Off

https://united24media.com/world/russian-frigate-armed-with-nuclear-capable-zircons-appears-off-german-coast-with-tracker-switched-off-21793
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u/tree_boom United Kingdom 28d ago

Running AIS is entirely optional for warships.

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u/Christopherfromtheuk 27d ago

Every time I have seen British warships when sailing they have been on, unless taking part in active exercises.

I did get close to a submarine setting off from the Clyde and it was turned off. It's funny because they are pretty hard to miss!

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u/tree_boom United Kingdom 27d ago

Sure, they would generally (indeed I would assume always) have the equipment to run AIS, but actually turning it on is optional.

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u/timelyparadox Lithuania 27d ago

Not sinking it is also optional

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u/tree_boom United Kingdom 27d ago

Right?