According to Al Jazeera, the UK has announced the "Northern Naval Initiative," aiming to integrate maritime defense capabilities across ten countries—including the UK—to enhance the coordination of unmanned systems, sensors, and warships. The UK plans to invest £90 million in drones, sensors, and AI systems to counter what it describes as the Russian underwater threat and protect critical infrastructure. The report also noted that Russia has denied allegations regarding its targeting of European seabed infrastructure.