Ireland, UK hold first joint drills to protect transatlantic subsea cables

Summary

Nearly 75% of Transatlantic subsea cables pass through or near Irish waters, making them vital to global communications. Now, with Western concerns about Russian vessels operating near these routes, Ireland’s Navy is holding its first joint exercise with the UK. Al Jazeera’s Milena Veselinovic reports from Wexford, Ireland. #Ireland #UK #Russia #SubseaCables #TransatlanticCables #UnderseaCables #MaritimeSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #IrishNavy #RoyalNavy #Wexford #Europe #AlJazeeraEnglish

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