Alexey Bogdanovsky. The capabilities of the submarine fleet of Russia has increased, for example, through new and subtle modern submarines, and NATO ought to respond, said Thursday the Admiral mark Ferguson, commander of the joint command of NATO in Naples and naval forces of the United States in the European Union and Africa.

"We are seeing the development of 2 new classes of submarines. They are very subtle and modern, it is better to deploy on the ground. We are seeing an increase in the rate of operations of their submarine force, which apply to the Northern Atlantic, " said Ferguson, speaking at the Atlantic Council in Washington.

"We are seeing the advancement of diesel submarines with modern guided missiles that are currently deployed in the Black sea. These Capabilities combined with the professionalism and the operational tempo indicates a significant change compared with what We saw in the last 15-20 years, " added the American Admiral.

"Accordingly, We look at their strength and wonder - is it enough

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