Source · Select Committees · National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 1
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The UK’s strategic reliance on subsea cables will likely continue for the foreseeable future.
Conclusion
The UK’s strategic reliance on subsea cables will likely continue for the foreseeable future. The cable industry provides a commendable and commercially efficient repair service, which ensures good resilience against moderate damage. We do not believe there is an imminent threat to the UK’s national connectivity. (Conclusion, Paragraph 14) Threat picture
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 18 December 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗