Starmer urges EU, NATO to boost subsea cable security cooperation

Written By John Manock

Capacity Media | February 4, 2025

  • The UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has urged European leaders to enhance cooperation on subsea cable security following multiple incidents of cable damage.

  • The call for collaboration comes after a Russian spy ship was spotted near UK waters, with the Defence Secretary telling Parliament it was mapping critical underwater infrastructure.

  • Despite the latest incident found to have been an accident, European nations continue looking into ways to improve subsea resilience and deterrence.

  • Starmer’s call to action comes as he pushes for a “reset” in relations with the EU, some five years after the UK left the single market.

John Manock
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