NATO released footage of a training exercise where a submarine torpedoed a decommissioned frigate in the North Sea. The torpedo struck the vessel, lifting its hull out of the water and causing shipping containers on board to fly into the air.
The frigate, KNM Trondheim, was snapped in two and sank vertically. NATO stated the purpose was to demonstrate the striking power of their weapons and submarines, highlighting their covert capabilities and ability to dictate battle.
The exercise, part of NATO's Aegir 25 drills, involved the Norwegian Navy submarine KNM Uthaug firing on the frigate KNM Trondheim off the coast of Norway. This live-fire drill occurred amidst rising tensions with Russia, with a Polish military chief warning that Russia is actively preparing for war with NATO.
Concerns about escalating tensions were further heightened by an act of sabotage that blew up a rail link between Warsaw and Kyiv. The footage is considered rare and remarkable because it captures the detonation of a heavyweight torpedo at close proximity.
The KNM Uthaug is a Ula-class submarine that has been in service for 35 years and is undergoing life extension upgrades, with replacements expected in 2029.
