Deep-Sea Cable Cutting: A Deterrent Like Nukes, Says RETN CEO
The vulnerability of submarine cables during conflicts has made seabed infrastructure a fresh concern for global communication and maritime safety, prompting 17 Asian and European nations to step up collaboration on defence strategies in recent months. But the two largest marine powers, China and the United States, were not among those countries. From the blow-up of the Nord Stream pipeline to the development of new technology such as China’s deep-sea cable cutter, the seabed
The chief executive of telecommunications company RETN has suggested that the potential for deep-sea cable cutting could serve as a powerful deterrent, drawing a parallel to nuclear weapons. This statement comes amid growing concerns over the vulnerability of underwater communication infrastructure during times of conflict. Seventeen Asian and European nations have recently increased their defense strategy cooperation regarding seabed assets, though major maritime powers like China and the United States were not noted participants.
The potential weaponization of critical undersea communication lines highlights a new frontier in geopolitical strategy and global security.
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