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Sead Fadilpašić

UK strengthens subsea cables against Russian interference

Undersea Cable.
  • UK launches Atlantic Bastion program to protect undersea cables and pipelines from Russian threats
  • Initiative combines autonomous vessels, advanced sensors, and naval assets, with deployments expected in 2026
  • Recent Baltic Sea cable and power line sabotage incidents highlight urgency amid Russia‑Ukraine conflict

The UK government has started working on Atlantic Bastion, a new military program aimed at strengthening the security of its undersea critical infrastructure.

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