Turning the tide: Rules of Engagement changed amid rising Russian naval threat

Rules of Engagement (RoE) outline the conditions under which military personnel are authorised to use force against the enemy.

Each nation sets its own directives on the RoE, and they are often kept ambiguous – until now. 

In a recent announcement, Defence Secretary John Healey announced the Royal Navy's RoE will be changed, allowing it to monitor and track Russian warships – including Yantar – in a slightly different way.  

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Following the Ministry of Defence's announcement that activity by Russian vessels has increased by 30% over the last two years, BFBS Forces News explains everything you need to know about RoE, and how they are adapting in response to heightened aggression from Moscow.