Written question asked by Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Louise Sandher-Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Electric Cables and Telecommunications Cables: Seas and Oceans
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking with European allies to protect underwater sea cables from Russian interference.
- Answer
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We are working closely with our European allies to respond to threats against our collective critical national infrastructure.
The Ministry of Defence has launched the Atlantic Bastion programme which will create an advanced hybrid naval force. It has also provided an extra £100 million for vital P8 submarine-hunting aircraft and is working closely with NATO Allies, including Norway, to deliver the Lunna House agreement, which will deliver a combined fleet of new submarine-hunting frigates and uncrewed systems.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 8235
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Electric cables Military alliances Seas and oceans Telecommunications cables Russia
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- 2026-06-17 17:58:02 +0100
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