The purpose of the project - to reduce CO₂ emissions from pilot boats and promote the development of more environmentally friendly shipping services in the Baltic Sea region.
In 2026, two funding calls worth €60 million will support cable repair modules, alongside a separate €20 million call for SMART cable system equipment.
TKMS and Seaspan will work with the Royal Canadian Navy and the Department of National Defence to establish a Canadian-led integrated sustainment enterprise team.
The initiative coincides with intensifying competition between China and the United States for influence in Latin America, with submarine cables emerging as crucial infrastructure in their technological rivalry.
The Estonian Parliament intends to grant the Defense Forces the right to use military force against merchant ships in case of suspected attempts to damage submarine cables and other critical infrastructure.
The Dreadnought-class submarines will replace the Vanguard-class boats that have been in service since the 1990s. These new submarines will be larger, more stealthy, and significantly more advanced.
