Ensuring the safety of our critical undersea infrastructure, including gas pipelines, is pivotal for maintaining regional defence and security. In light of this, NATO has intensified its initiatives to bolster resilience against emerging threats. During a recent engagement at the Navy Tech conference, the spotlight was on the dialogue between Universal Defence and Security Solutions Director Duncan Potts, former Commander of UK Maritime Forces - Royal Navy, and Commodore Jüri Saska of the Estonian Navy. Their discussion shed light on the evolving security challenges and the cutting-edge advancements in naval technology that are set to redefine maritime defence strategies. #NATO #MaritimeDefence #UnderseaInfrastructure #NavalTechnology #Security #NavyTech
‘Presence is Key’: Estonian Navy Commander on Keeping Balticconnector Gas Pipeline Secure Protecting critical undersea infrastructure such as gas pipelines is essential for regional defence and security. NATO has recently stepped up its efforts to improve resilience. On the sidelines of the Navy Tech conference, Duncan Potts, former Commander of UK Maritime Forces - Royal Navy, spoke with Commodore Jüri Saska, the Commander of the Estonian Navy, about some of the recent security challenges and naval technological developments.
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10moTo provide a forum for information exchange for all stakeholders in the field of "critical underwater infrastructure", we have established a Centre as an information hub at NATO Allied Command MARCOM. The "NATO Centre for the Security of Critical Underwater Infrastructure" has already assisted Allies twice in the investigation of incidents. We are very confident that we will be able to offer our partners further support services in the future.