What Just Happened? Threats to the UK’s Undersea Infrastructure

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April 30, 2026

In this episode of What Just Happened?, Marco Giannangeli is joined by Lead Europe Analyst Alexander Lord and Rear Admiral Chris Parry to examine the growing threat to critical national infrastructure beneath the sea. They explore the recent increase in Russian naval activity and the expanding use of civilian vessels for strategic purposes. The discussion focuses on the vulnerability of undersea cables, the challenges of attribution and plausible deniability, and the risks this poses to the UK and its allies.

Interested in our guest? Rear Admiral Chris Parry, CBE, has had a distinguished record of executive achievement in senior military, public service and private sector roles. He also has an internationally recognised profile and reputation for his future forecasting, thought leadership and academic research across several sectors.

Learn more about Chris via his website: https://chrisparry.org.uk/

Check out Chris’ book, ‘Sea Power in the 21st Century’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Super-Highway-Power-21st-Century/dp/1908739843

 

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