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Aug 5, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
PLA researchers warn undersea data cables are vulnerable
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Chinese military researchers warn that low-cost drones could target submarine cables carrying most global data.
WHO: Shi Guanglei and Shi Haiming, National
WHAT: Warned that submarine cables carrying 99% of global data could be an easy target for low-cost drones.
WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: They said the barrier to undersea warfare is lowering and the seabed is becoming a new arena for great power rivalry.
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