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UK Faces Rising Undersea Threats; Calls for Submarine Investment

2/11/2026

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The House of Commons Defence Select Committee convened on February 10, 2026 to address growing undersea threats to the UK.
Witnesses stressed the UK's advanced sonar and oceanographic knowledge as core deterrents.
They warned that undersea threats from Russia could disrupt critical infrastructure without traditional warfare.
The session called for sustained investment, public awareness, and, amid limited uncrewed systems, for crewed submarines.

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Story summary

The House of Commons Defence Select Committee convened on February 10, 2026 to address growing undersea threats to the UK.
Witnesses stressed the UK's advanced sonar and oceanographic knowledge as core deterrents.
They warned that undersea threats from Russia could disrupt critical infrastructure without traditional warfare.
The session called for sustained investment, public awareness, and, amid limited uncrewed systems, for crewed submarines.