Adm. Pierre Vandier, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, stated that the fleet of uncrewed naval ships intends to act like police CCTV, monitoring critical underwater infrastructure across the Baltic and Mediterranean seas. This initiative comes in response to recent incidents of damage to gas pipelines and undersea cables, with some instances suspected to be acts of sabotage. The technology is available to effectively utilize uncrewed surface vessels in this capacity.
The series of underwater explosions affecting the Nord Stream pipelines last year prompted heightened awareness of the security of underwater infrastructure. As investigations continue, NATO is emphasizing the importance of its upcoming drone fleet, which aims to provide daily surveillance of their environment to prevent further incidents. This proactive approach showcases NATO’s adaptability to emerging threats in maritime security.
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