Russia's nuclear bombers are 'a bit of a joke' but it's still a serious threat to Nato

Russia has staged massive nuclear bomber drills right off the north of Britain, forcing NATO jets to scramble in a tense high-altitude confrontation. Vladimir Putin’s strategic Tu-160 missile-carrying aircraft conducted a gruelling 16-hour mission over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas, accompanied by MiG-31 escorts. In response, fifth-generation F-35 fighters from the Norwegian Air Force intercepted the Russian fleet. Former British Army Colonel and military analyst Hamish De Bretton-Gordon joins us to break down the reality of this sabre-rattling display. He explains why these legacy Russian bombers are 'yesterday's story' compared to modern NATO stealth technology, how the UK is responding to Putin's uninsured 'shadow fleet' tankers in the English Channel, and why British leadership needs to urgently address the defence budget to deter further Kremlin aggression. Subscribe to The Sun for the latest global defence news and expert military analysis. Video chapters: 0:00 Is Putin’s Nuclear Threat Merely Sabre-Rattling? 0:27 The Propaganda Behind the Drills: Why Russia Blames NATO 1:36 Russian Tu-160 vs. NATO F-35: The Cold War Tech Reality 2:39 Crossing Sovereign Airspace: What Happens If a Pilot Miscalculates? 4:53 Royal Marines Raid Shadow Fleet: The High Seas Escalation Against Putin 7:38 Is the UK Prepared? Why Britain Must Refund Its Strategic Defence Review The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel:    / @royalexclusivethesun   Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / thesun   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139   #putin #russia #war