Subsea cables are emerging as the new underwater battleground — these are the island nations most at risk from attacks
Undersea internet cables are increasingly becoming targets for military actions, raising concerns for island nations that rely heavily on them. A report indicates that many of these nations are at risk of internet blackouts due to their dependence on a limited number of cables. The study highlights specific countries, such as Iceland, Brunei, and Bahrain, as particularly vulnerable to disruptions.
- ▪All 48 island nations depend on just 126 undersea cables for internet connectivity.
- ▪Accidental ship anchoring is responsible for most undersea cable failures each year.
- ▪Iceland, Brunei, and Bahrain have been identified as the most at-risk nations in terms of cable vulnerability.
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Pro Subsea cables are emerging as the new underwater battleground — these are the island nations most at risk from attacks News By Efosa Udinmwen published 17 May 2026 Undersea internet cables are becoming military targets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization/Flickr) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Report finds five island nations depend entirely on one vulnerable underwater internet cableAccidental ship anchoring causes most global undersea cable failures every yearSmaller island nations…
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