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The US every day trusts less than China. Now plan to prohibit the use of submarine cables of Chinese origin

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The distrust held by the US and China is absolute. And probably both countries have solid reasons not to trust the other. After all, they are struggling to get world supremacy. The last sample of distrust has been put on the table the nation led by Donald Trump. And is that the Federal Communications Commission, known in English as FCC (Federal Communications Commission), wants to ban submarine cables of Chinese origin used to connect USA with the rest of the planet. This American institution is responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, telephone, satellite and cable, so it has power to execute a prohibition like this. In fact, Brendan Car, the president of the FCC, holds in a statement That his intention with this measure is to defend the integrity of the US Internet connection infrastructure in the face of the security threat that China represents. This initiative is also supported by the Plan “America First” that the Trump administration officially launched in February this year. In the current context, submarine cables are more important than ever “Submarine cables are the anonymous heroes of global communications. In fact, they transport 99% of Internet traffic,” Brendan Carr assures in its statement. “As the US builds the data centers and the infrastructure necessary to lead the world in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and next -generation technologies These cables are more important than ever. “Although it does not express it clearly, Carr’s statement contains a very important message that we cannot overlook. “We have witnessed how submarine cable infrastructure has been threatened in recent years by foreign adversaries, such as China” What the FCC fears is that China, which is climbing at full speed in the manufacturing industry of submarine cables, uses its technologies to spy on the US. Currently the companies that lead the production of these cables reside in France, Italy, USA and Japan, but HENGTong Group, Zhongtian Submarine Cable, Orient Cable and Dosese cable, All of them Chinese companiesThey are increasing their competitiveness and market share. Car proposes to adopt a double approach. On the one hand, it aims to encourage the use of US repair and maintenance of submarine cables, as well as completely reliable technologies from foreign countries. And, on the other hand, it aspires to discourage the use of Chinese technology in global infrastructure by imposing additional restrictions on its use in any underwater cable that connects to the US. “We have witnessed how submarine cable infrastructure has been threatened in recent years by foreign adversaries, such as China,” Brendan Carr in its statement. This is not at all the first time that the US launches an initiative to prohibit the use of Chinese technology in its communications infrastructure. In fact, in 2019 the Donald Trump government prohibited using telecommunications equipment manufactured by Chinese companies ZTE and HUAWEI. This was one of the most important chapters of the conflict held by the US and China for almost a decade. More information | Tom’s hardware In Xataka | 2025 has started with another cut cable cut. The problem is where and the suspect: in Taiwan and China

Sending electricity without cables seemed to the future. Darpa has done it again, and the test has gone better than expected

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What are 800 watts? More or less what a microwave consumes running at medium power. And 8.6 kilometers? It is an approximate distance between the stations of Atocha and Chamartínin Madrid. It is actually somewhat lower, but it serves to get an idea. That is the scale of Darpa’s last experiment: a system that managed to transmit real energy with a laser, in a straight line, without cables and with a receiver that turns the light into usable electricity. It may seem little, but it is not. The important thing was not the amount, but the test. And it worked. What exactly Darpa has done. The United States Advanced Defense Research Projects (Darpa) has successfully completed The first phase of a program called Power, designed to explore new ways of transmitting long distance energy. In their most recent test, carried out in New Mexico, they managed to send a laser beam that delivered about 800 watts for 30 seconds to a receiver located 8.6 kilometers. The figure is important because it exceeds the previous records: until now, the best documented result was 230 watts at 1.7 kilometers. Although the agency has not revealed how much power it was originally issued, it is known that the system was able to maintain energy flow for periods even longer than those officially reported. According to those responsible for the project, it was not about demonstrating efficiency, but viability. The essential thing was to check if it was possible to build a functional system in a short time. And they did it in just three months, from the initial design to the final execution. The receiver was developed by Technc Technologies and uses commercial solar cells already available in the market. The objective was not to optimize performance to the maximum, but to prove that this technology can be launched with accessible components and without complex manufacturing processes. How this technology works. The idea behind the experiment is simple to understand, although technically complex: send energy through the air with a beam of light, and that when it arrives it can be used as electricity. The DARPA system is based on an infrared laser that points directly to a receiver composed of a conical mirror and solar cells. The mirror captures the ray and redirects it towards the panels, which convert light into electrical energy. Part of the equipment used during the test The interesting thing is that no exotic components or photovoltaic cells were used to measure, as in many laboratories. Commercial cells were used, ready to use, which reinforces the idea that this technology can be viable out of paper. As we say, the performance, for now, was not the priority. Receiver efficiency is around 20 %. The Power Receiver Array Demo system achieved a new record by transmitting laser energy with more power and greater scope than ever During the test, diffractive optics were also used, an unusual resource in this type of transmissions, and an integrated cooling system was implemented directly in the optical parts, manufactured with additive printing techniques. None of these innovations was scheduled at the beginning. They were solutions that arose on the march, as they faced the challenges of the experiment. Why do it with laser and not with radio waves. Transmitting long distance energy is not a new idea. For decades it has been investigated how to do it with radio or microwave waves, but these technologies have physical limitations that include their effectiveness. As IEEE points outto work, they need large antennas and systems of Beamforminga technique that allows the signal to be concentrated in one direction. The longer the distance, the greater the issuer must be, and the more difficult it is to focus the beam with precision. Compared to radio waves, the laser can focus much better: a narrow beam can be created almost without dispersion, at least in ideal conditions, According to Eric YeatmanVice President of the College of Science and Engineering of the University of Glasgow. Of course, not everything is advantages. The lasers also disperse with fog, clouds or dust. In adverse atmospheric conditions, microwaves remain more reliable. But for certain applications, especially if we talk about aerial networks or transmissions in clear environments, the laser is difficult to match. For the Power project leader in Darpa, Paul Jaffe, if it does not work with optics, it will not work in any way. What does this advance mean (and what is not). Darpa’s experiment did not solve all the challenges of wireless energy transmission. Efficiency remains low, the system is not yet prepared to operate in adverse conditions, and the transmitted power, although notable, is far from what a commercial infrastructure would need. But that was not important. The important thing was to demonstrate that technology can work outside the laboratory, with accessible components and in realistic terms. Images | Darpa (the main image shows an earlier test in 2019, at a lesser distance) In Xataka | Antimony under another flag: the Chinese mineral that continues to enter the US disguised for Thai or Mexican export

In full nervousness for the cutting of submarine cables, China has a final weapon: a radio in steroids

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The Submarine cables They are one of the most important elements today. Not only is it a huge infrastructure that organizations and companies continue to develop -with such ambitious projects as the Meta cablewhich will take more than one return to the earth-but have become today thanks to the Ukraine War already maneuvers at the South China Sea. It is in this conflict that Some cut cables They have triggered the fear of running out of the Internet, and everything that implies. These cables are protected, but can be damaged by ships. Now, China has presented a device designed with a task in mind: cut underwater cables. And it is the first time that someone announces that he has a tool capable of interrupting critical underwater networks. The importance of cables. There are more than 1.4 billion meters of submarine cables that connect all countries. There are other thousands of kilometers planned, and the vast majority of communications in some countries depend on these cables. 95% of them in the case of Australiafor example, and I know esteem that 95% of the data managed by the American population and 75% by China depend on them. They are vital for the Internet and all that this implies, such as streaming, artificial intelligence or servers, and this year they have become protagonists in war scenarios. Countries in conflict have realized that they can cause great damage by cutting these cables by boats or through more sophisticated techniques, such as Sound attacks. There are times that They are simple accidentsbut the suspicion that a damaged underwater cable corresponds to an enemy attack is something that is there. And more now with what they just announced from China. The Chinese device. As we read in South China Morning Postthe State Key Laboratory of Deep Water Crewing Vehicles and the Scientific Research Center of Ships of China, have developed a tool that describe as “compact” and that is capable of cutting the most sophisticated underwater communication lines or energy in the world. As it is a tool designed specifically for this, it has been conceived to cut cables at depths of up to 4,000 meters. There are no cables right now that they are in such depth, but its creators have provided the device with a completely sealed titanium alloy housing to resist that enormous pressure. This is Haidu, and can carry this “radial” Your weapons. The device is equipped with a kilowatt engine and as a cutting tool uses a 150 millimeter diamond wheel that rotates at 1,600 revolutions per minute. Let’s say it is the mixture between a protected drone to endure very high pressures and a radial. This cutting tool allows to destroy up to armored cables that have steel layers, rubber and polymeric coating. And its form has been designed so that it can be integrated both in manned and non -manned submersibles of China. For example, haidou vehicles or Fondouzhe could have this as one of their tools. He Haiduas a curiosity, it is an unmanned submersible in the form of fish and eyes drawings and fins created for exploration. He Fendouzhe It is a manned submarine, also for research and exploration. World Order. As we say, threaten to cut underwater cables It is not something new. We have seen it in the Ukraine War, but it is the first time that a country officially reveals a tool designed exclusively for that task. Of course, those responsible affirm that the tool has been created for civil purposes. Which is it? Rescue and mining operations in the maritime bed, but it is evident that it is a tool that is surely causing the other neck itching in rulers around the world. It is clear that such a tool can destabilize communications in a crisis and be used strategically during an attack. And it is not only communication, but everything that has to do with the Internet, such as servers and services that depend on them. Debate and consequences. When a cable is cut, communications are rapidly redirected through another, since they are prepared to have a large bandwidth. Therefore, important interruptions are not usually produced, but that cable You have to repair itbeing a fairly expensive process. Now, when it is not a single cut cable, but several, that connection may be set. It is what has led to a debate about the need to protect infrastructure. NATO has launched The mission “Baltic Sentry” To patrol sensitive regions with airplanes, drones and warships. There are also companies that are offering advanced cable monitoring services, answering all measures to a single issue: the protection of infrastructure and early detection to prevent cuts. That there are countries that have already made public that have sophisticated tools for cutting submarine cables and interfering with world geopolitics, is a new headache. Images | Akamgo Yalms (2), What’s Inside In Xataka | Finland entered the suspicious ship of sabotage in the Baltic. What he found was much worse: a spy ship for Russia

Taiwan does not want more problems with China or with its submarine cables. So you have activated an unpublished security plan

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Earlier this year and after what happened with an underwater cable that affected the only remaining link with the Matsu Islandsincident that occurred just a week after Another cable that connected the island was damagedTaiwan made an unprecedented decision. A call Washington ended with A two -year agreement so that the United States Army would disembark on the island and train the Taiwanese Navy. Actually, this is just part of the plan. Protect cables as priority. Submarine cable infrastructure is the pillar of the global connectivity of most nations, But a little more for an island like Taiwana territory that depends almost in its entirety of these systems to guarantee the communication of its citizens, companies and government institutions. To get an idea, any severe interruption in these links could not only leave the population incommunicado, affecting access to essential services such as mobile applications and digital platforms, but it would also have A critical impact on economic and government operations. The problem is that the fragility of these systems has been evidenced with the growing incident frequency In the cables that connect the enclave with its peripheral islands and with the world, which has raised concerns about the safety and resilience of this key infrastructure. Alarming frequency of failures. Globally, The more than 450 existing underwater cable systems They experience damage in a range of 0.1 to 0.2 incidents (by cable) per year, which is equivalent to 50 and 100 annual failures worldwide. However, the situation in Taiwan is exceptionally critical. The cables that connect Matsu’s peripheral islands with the main island They suffer an average of 5.1 annual interruptions, which represents a frequency up to 50 times higher than the global average. This data underlines the level of vulnerability of communications and the urgent need to implement protection measures. As we count, on January 22, The two submarine cables that connect Matsu with Taiwan were disconnectedwhich left the island is isolated digitally. According to the Taiwan Digital Affairs Ministry (Fashion), the cause was a “natural deterioration.” And it was not an isolated case: just a few weeks before, on January 3, a communications cable north of the main island, operated by Chunghwa Telecom, It was also cut, allegedly by a ship manned by Chinese citizens. The boat in question, Shunxing 39, was registered in Cameroon and Tanzania, which complicates the direct attribution of the attack. Strategies to strengthen security. The result of the situation has been to activate An unprecedented plan, measures to reinforce the safety of their submarine cables. For example, telecommunications operators have deployed maritime patrols with the aim of warning of fishing vessels approaching sensitive areas. Likewise, the Taiwan Coast Guard has intensified surveillance through monitoring systems to trace boats in critical areas. There are more. To improve redundancy in communications, fashion has implemented A subsidies program to encourage the construction of new stations International cable landing and the installation of backup systems. In addition, Taiwan has opted for the diversification of his communication systems through satellites. In this sense, the government has signed Agreements with the European company SES for the deployment of medium orbit satellites (MEO) and with Oneweb for the incorporation of low orbit satellites (Leo). All measures that seek to guarantee the continuity of government and military communications in case of an emergency. Legal challenges to protect cables. One of the main obstacles in the protection of submarine cables is the complexity of international legislation around these infrastructure. According to international maritime laws, if damage occurs within the territorial waters of a country, this may exercise jurisdiction on the incident. The problem? That, if the affectation happens in an exclusive economic zone or in international waters, The responsibility falls to the country where the suspicious boat is registered. This legal framework generates significant barriers for the investigation and persecution of those responsible for deliberate sabotages. From there The problem in the Baltic with The “Ghost Ships”. In response to these challenges, Taiwan has taken legislative measures to penalize intentional attacks against their submarine cables. The sanctions include prison sentences between one and seven years, in addition to fines that can reach 10 million Taiwanese dollars (approximately 300,000 US dollars). And the United States. It We have recently. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense has announced A two -year agreement with the United States to train the Taiwanese Navy In a context where the island’s Parliament is prepared to vote possible cuts in the budget for military training abroad. The agreement, valued at approximately 50 million Taiwanese dollars (1.5 million US dollars), stipulates that US Navy personnel will be sent to Taiwan to carry out a specialized naval training program. The training sessions, in principle, will be held at the headquarters of the Navy and the Marines of Taiwan, located in the Zuoying district, near the city of Kaohsiung, in the south of the country. It is, therefore, The first time in history that the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense publicly recognizes the presence of US military coaches. Regional Resilience. The numerous cases in recent months They have shown it. The protection of submarine cables, and more in Taiwan, is not only a national problem, but a matter of regional security. Any interruption in these infrastructure can affect their neighboring countries, which reinforces the need to establish strategic alliances for damage prevention and repair. In this regard, Taiwan aims to work closely with its partners in Asia To strengthen cable repair capabilities, improve logistics and develop advanced monitoring technologies. In fact, a few weeks ago researchers from the University of Lisui in China They registered a patent for an anchor device designed to cut underwater cables efficiently. There is no evidence of its use in real attacks, but the simple existence of these technologies suggests that the risks to telecommunications could be intensified in the near future. Image | 總統府 In Xataka | 2025 has started with another cut cable cut. 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Cut the Eiffel Tower elevator cables

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June 1940 was a month indicated in the heart of France. Also in the heart of an Adolf Hitler who could fulfill his dream of visiting Paris. At the dawn of the Second World Warand after eight months of tense calm known as’The joke war‘The Nazis attacked France. On June 2 bombed Paris, on June 10 the French government fled the city and on June 12, seeing that a resistance was useless that ended the city in ruins, it was declared that Paris was an ‘open’ city. On June 14, the first German guard entered, taking the city and ensuring everything for the triumphal arrival of a Hitler who had quickly conquered the mythical European city. What could not conquer was the sky of Paris: the rulers, with Charles de Gaulle At the head, they had abandoned the city to their fate, but the Parisians were clear that Hitler would not rise to the top of the Eiffel Tower. For the Insta. The Nazi expansion in Paris was fast. They occupied police and government posts quickly, hung a swastika in the Arch of Triumph and organized a parade through the Elysees fields within a few hours of entering the city, all for the press to immortalize the moment for propaganda purposes. In France a collaborative government was established, with Philippe Pétain (Hero of the World War I and traitor to the homeland in World War II) as the main puppet. That new government urged the army to stop fighting, which ends up opening the doors to the Germans. June 23 or 24 (the exact date is diffuse), Hitler arrived in Paris. He did it next to the Arno Breker sculptor and his right hand, the chief architect of the third Reich Albert Speer. Together, and with a tremendous entourage, they walked through some of the most iconic places in the city. Of the various famous photographs that the dictator and his collaborators were taken, perhaps the most famous was this, posing in front of the Eiffel Tower: A wonder. The tower, today icon of the city, opened in March 1889. From the first moment, the structure showed a pioneer installation: five elevators. Although not all were the same, the five were driven by hydraulic energy thanks to water deposits installed on each floor. The three water accumulators weighed about 200 tons each and maintained a pressure of between 40 and 60 bars. In 1899, They were modernizedwith hydraulic engines with high pressure oil. The most shocking thing is that two of the originals continue to work, passing security controls so that there are no mishaps because every year they travel about 103,000 kilometers. A real barbarity and a revolutionary engineering work in his day … that he could not enjoy Hitler. Hitler did not hug Paris. Up to the highest point of the Eiffel tower meant ’embrace’ Paris. From that point, we have an enveloping panoramic view of the city and, for the Nazi leader, it would have been as definitely crown the French pride. The Parisians did not allow it and, therefore, cut the wires of the elevators. In the occupation, accessing the tower was limited to German visitors, but in this way no one could rise. Not even Hitler, who chose to stay on the floor during his walk around the area. If I wanted to climb, I would have to do it on foot, and did not. Mine … or nobody. In August 1944, that triumphal atmosphere did not breathe in Paris, at least for the Germans. The allies approached the French city and, aware that the hours were told for the Nazi occupation in the city, Hitler ordered the general Dietrich von Choltitz That destroy the city, including the tower. The general disobeyed the order (either because he did not agree or because he had more important things than to do than destroy the city, leaving burned land), so construction, like so many others, remained in his place. Interestingly, Von Choltitz’s life has been taken to the cinema as “the Nazi who saved Paris”, although later historians have nuanced This story, stating that all he wanted was to save his skin and that he placed explosive loads in various parts of the city, but there came a time when he considered it useless to continue fighting. Ah! The elevators were repaired in 1946 and in the Spanish video game ‘Commandos 2’ we can not only climb to the highest point of the tower, but this is up to Nazis. In Xataka | Bundesarchiv, Bild In Xataka | The unfinished plan of the allies after beating the Nazis: choping Germany and turning it into the barn of Europe

United Kingdom will display the “Frankenstein” of the electronic war to protect its submarine cables: the P8 Poseidon

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It We count yesterday. The decision of the British Secretary of Defense, John Healey, of Authorize the appearance of a nuclear submarine Near the Russian “spy ship” has caught attention, not only because of the action itself, but for the subsequent public revelation in the House of Commons. Healey justified the maneuver as a “deterrence of deterrence” accusing Russia of spying on the submarine cables that connect to the nation with the world. The tension has not been there. The United Kingdom is going to stage one of the “bombs” of the electronic war. The answer and an operation. In response to the growing threat of underwater espionage that has occurred in the Baltic and In British watersUnited Kingdom launched in early January Nordic Warden operationin collaboration with the Nordic and Baltic countries. Its objective: monitor suspicious vessels in 22 areas of the Canal de la Mancha, the Kattegat Strait and the northern and Baltic seas. In addition, IA will be implemented to identify objectives and coordinate responses between participating countries to suspicious activities. It happens that, despite these measures, the activity of the Russian Yantar has not ceased. As we explain yesterday, The ship crossed the La Mancha channel without stoppingwhich led Healy to publicly reveal the incident of November and this week, probably with the intention of sending a message to Moscow. Poseidon on stage. With Regarding Nordic Wardenthe British Ministry of Defense has confirmed that will provide a series of very particular maritime patrol aircraft: the P-8 Poseidon Next to RC-135 Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft for the operation. The P-8, developed by Boeing from the 737 commercial planeit becomes the “Frankenstein” of the electronic war for its own hybrid characteristics. We are facing An extremely versatile platformone designed for the anti -submarine war (ASW), anti -surface war (ASUW) and intelligence, surveillance and recognition (ISR). The P-8 is equipped with sophisticated sensors, such as latest technology sounds, synthetic opening radar, electronic intelligence systems and network data link capabilities. You can display torpedoes, anti -bursh missiles and Sonoboyas For the detection of submarines, in addition to operating in prolonged missions thanks to its great autonomy and flight replenishment systems. Used by the United States Navy, the United Kingdom has nine of these aircraft, operated from the base of the Royal Air Force (RAF) in Lossiemouth, Scotland. But there is more. The operation also includes other maritime resources, such as naval frogs and dronesall in order to monitor and protect the critical underwater infrastructure that experts consider highly vulnerable to sabotage. Political messages and military muscle. No doubt, the Revelation of these underwater operationstraditionally maintained secret, suggests an effort (now British, Before Finland) for projecting a firmer posture. This type of military diplomacy remembers similar events, such as Appearance of the Uss Tennessee Balistic Missile Submarine in the Norway Sea In June last year, in response to Russian submarine display Kazan in Cuba. In this regard, experts such as Jonathan Bentham, of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, describe the surface appearance of the British Astute HMS as “a demonstration of strength”reflecting a change in Royal Navy’s strategy to adopt a more proactive approach. Finally, it is also framed in the context of The growing rhetoric between London and Moscow, intensified after the arrival of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States. Perspectives and possible scenarios. The Guardian told This morning that the effectiveness of this British strategy is still to be seen, especially given Russian interest in imposing costs to the West for his support for Ukraine. In this sense, the true test will lie in itself new attacks on critical underwater infrastructure in the coming weeks. Although direct war with Russia does not seem imminent, The lines between conflict and espionage are becoming more diffusegenerating an increasingly unstable situation. If you want also, it is a reflection of how geopolitics operates in the military field. The presence of submarines, calesubmarine and spy ships in strategic waters, is not only a matter of security, but also of political messages and deterrence to avoid any contest. One thing seems more or less clear: the current tension suggests that the next incidents in the sea will determine to what extent the British posture and the rest of the nations that continue to dissuade future Russian provocations. Image | aceebee In Xataka | A British nuclear submarine has discovered a Russian ship in front of its submarine cables. The second time in three months In Xataka | Research on submarine cables cut in the Baltic has taken a turn: it was not Russia, it was inexperience

A UK nuclear submarine caught a Russian ship in front of the nation’s undersea cables. It’s the second time in three months

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If yesterday Taiwan was the nation that suffered a new cut of submarine cablestoday the tension moves to Europe, to be more exact, to British waters. A few hours ago it was known, through the UK governmentabout events that occurred last fall with a mysterious Russian ship called Yantar. The problem is that it has reappeared in the vicinity of the nation’s underwater communication channels, and this time it has been “escorted” by a Royal Navy nuclear submarine. Recent raids. The UK has raised its voice about what appears to be a growing threat of aggression from Russia following the recent Yantar spy ship raid in British waters for the second time in just three months, which has been interpreted as an attempt by the Kremlin to evaluate the country’s defense capabilities. According to British Defense Secretary John Healey, a nuclear submarine and two Royal Navy ships were deployed for two days to monitor the activity of the Yantar, described as a vessel designed for intelligence gathering and mapping of critical underwater infrastructureincluding telecommunications and power cables connecting the UK to mainland Europe. This incursion, furthermore, occurs in that context of growing concern over the security of key infrastructure in Europe that we have been talking about, and at a time when Western intelligence services have warned about Russia’s intention to use sabotage as a tool of pressure after the war in Ukraine. The Yantar and its history. The Yantar had previously been detected in November 2024when it was observed to remain over areas of strategic submarine infrastructure of the United Kingdom. On that occasion, Healey authorized a Royal Navy nuclear submarine to surface near the Russian ship, sending a clear message that its movements were being closely monitored. During the raid, The Yantar was also escorted by the Russian frigate Admiral Golovko and the tanker Vyazmawho left the area after the British response. Russian ship capabilities. The Yantar, operated by the Main Directorate of Deep Sea Research of the Russian Navy and “officially” a project 22010 oceanographic research vessel, is a ship specifically designed for the collection of information on underwater infrastructure. It is equipped with autonomous submersibles capable of operating at depths of up to 5,500 metersallowing you to identify, map and even manipulate submarine cables essential for Europe’s connectivity and energy supply. In this regard, and although its capabilities could allow acts of sabotage, security experts, such as Justin Crump of the intelligence firm Sibylline, point out that the main purpose of the vessel appears to be aimed at collecting sensitive information for future strategic operations, rather than direct action. Concern about Russian sabotage. There is no doubt that Yantar’s activities have generated concern in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe, especially after recent incidents in the Baltic Sea, where underwater energy and telecommunications cables were found cut in what have been suspected to be deliberate acts. of sabotage, unconfirmed acts and that, as we told yesterdayofficial investigations point to other types of problems derived from inexperience. Be that as it may, what is certain is that NATO has responded by intensifying its presence in the region with operation Baltic Sentrydeploying warships, air patrols and drones to protect critical underwater infrastructure. What the United Kingdom says. After what happened for the second time, the British Defense Secretary has emphasized that Russia represents the most immediate and significant threat to the United Kingdomand has reiterated the country’s commitment to taking firm measures to protect its national security. As part of this strategy, Royal Navy rules of engagement have been updated to allow closer monitoring of Russian vessels suspected of hostile activities. In fact, the most recent incursion of the Yantar into British waters caused HMS Somerset and HMS Tyne will escort the Russian ship until its departure for Dutch watersensuring that he did not remain in the area for prolonged periods. What does seem crystal clear is that the return of the Yantaring into British waters highlights the growing Russian threat to the UK’s critical infrastructure and the need for constant surveillance and a determined response. Image | Royal Navy In Xataka | The investigations into the cut submarine cables in the Baltic have taken a turn: it was not Russia, it was inexperience In Xataka | If China once again displays itself against Taiwan in the next two years, it will find a surprise: the US army

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