Summary: The UK Parliament is launching an inquiry into the vulnerability of undersea cables following the detection of a Russian spy ship mapping this critical infrastructure. Defence Secretary John Healey revealed that a Royal Navy submarine was authorized to approach the Russian vessel as a deterrent. Concerns have escalated due to recent incidents involving cable severance in northern European waters, prompting a review of the UK’s defensive capabilities against such threats.
Threat Actor: Russian Federation | Russian Federation
Victim: United Kingdom | United Kingdom
Keypoints :
- Inquiry initiated by MPs and House of Lords into undersea cable vulnerabilities.
- Defence Secretary disclosed a Royal Navy submarine’s deterrent action against a Russian spy ship.
- Concerns raised over recent cable severances and the need for enhanced protective measures.
Source: https://therecord.media/britain-undersea-cables-russian-spy-ship