Northern Europe boosts Baltic cable security with AI tech
As part of the Joint Expeditionary Force, the countries of Northern Europe have increased the protection of underwater cables in the Baltic Sea. Artificial intelligence has been used to monitor the Russian fleet.
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), which brings together the forces of 10 Northern European countries, has taken steps to strengthen the protection of underwater cables in the Baltic Sea. They are utilizing modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, to monitor the activities of the Russian "shadow fleet." This information was provided by the governments of the United Kingdom and Sweden.
The British AI-based tool collects data from various sources, analyzing the positions of suspicious ships in real-time over vast maritime areas. This system, known as "Nordic Warden," assesses the risk of incidents, aiming to protect against sabotage and negligence.
"Nordic Warden helps protect us from sabotage and extreme negligence," emphasized John Healey, the UK Defense Minister, the country leading the JEF.
Monitoring is conducted from the JEF headquarters in Northwood, near London. In case of danger, warnings are sent to JEF patrols and NATO countries. System tests were conducted in the summer of 2024.
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International cooperation in the Baltic Sea
The Swedish government reminded that the countries grouped in the JEF, such as Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have decided to strengthen the monitoring of the Baltic Sea for the second time in history. The first joint patrols, consisting of 20 warships, were sent in the fall of 2023 as a clear deterrent signal to Russia.
Incidents related to the damage of communication cables between the Baltic countries increase the need for effective monitoring. Vice Admiral Krzysztof Jaworski points out the continuous risk of attacks on critical infrastructure, which requires international cooperation. The Polish Navy is actively involved in these activities, working with partners from the EU and NATO.
Last year, the C-Lion1 cable between Finland and Germany and a cable operated by Telia Lietuva between Sweden and Lithuania were damaged. Investigators are examining whether sabotage occurred in both cases.
Source: PAP
