"NATO Deploys Underwater Drones to Counter Russian Threats"

NATO is conducting exercises off the coast of Portugal to test underwater sea drones equipped with artificial intelligence, aiming to detect and deter suspicious activity near critical underwater infrastructure. The exercises involve over 2,000 personnel from NATO members and Sweden, focusing on integrating maritime unmanned systems and testing new technologies. The move comes after intentional bombings of Nord Stream pipelines last year, raising concerns about monitoring and deterring attacks on underwater infrastructure. NATO is particularly concerned about underwater cables carrying financial transactions and internet traffic, as well as pipelines transporting oil and gas. The alliance aims to improve information sharing and response capabilities to detect and respond to threats in real time.