NATO is drawing up plans to monitor undersea cables
Unmanned drone technology is also being considered
The cables supply the vast majority of internet across the world
NATO has announced plans to protect critical undersea cables with drones, also called unmanned surface vessels (USVs), following a host of recent disruptions.
With the threat of sabotage hanging over Western states, NATO is looking to increase its monitoring of critical infrastructure, specifically in the Mediterranean and Baltic seas. The fleet is set to launch in June 2025, and will likely take advantage of existing systems and technologies.
