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Britain's Undersea Cables at Risk of Sabotage

7/10/2025

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Britain's 45 vital undersea cables, essential for power and data, are under threat from potential sabotage, especially from Russia. Experts caution that repairs could stretch for months and run into millions. They call on the government to bolster security by investing in a rapid-response fleet and improving collaboration with private firms and the Royal Navy.

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Britain's 45 vital undersea cables, essential for power and data, are under threat from potential sabotage, especially from Russia. Experts caution that repairs could stretch for months and run into millions. They call on the government to bolster security by investing in a rapid-response fleet and improving collaboration with private firms and the Royal Navy.