UK Seeks to Boost Defences for Potential Infrastructure Attacks
- Dangers include malicious use of drones to wreak havoc
- Energy security was thrown into focus by Nord Stream blasts
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The UK government unveiled a fresh attempt to bolster security of critical energy infrastructure like gas pipelines.
The release of an updated National Risk Register by Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden reflects concerns that heavy reliance on gas supplies piped from Norway via subsea links leaves the country’s energy network vulnerable. Downing Street is worried about the potential threat from Russia, and malicious use of drones to disrupt vital transport, cables and other infrastructure.