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Image courtesy NOC/Hannah Wyles University of St Andrews

Volume 68 • Number Volume 68 • Number 4 8 Deep Strike:

Seabed Warfare Will

Target More Than

Cables and Pipelines Assets and defenses for seabed warfare.

By David Strachan 12 The Frozen Frontier’s

Hidden Threat: 8 Cybersecurity in the

Arctic’s New Era The Arctic has become prime territory for cybersecurity attacks.

By Scott Blough 12 16 Coming in from the Cold:

Canadian Arctic Security

Takes Center Stage The unique challenges facing the

Canadian Arctic.

By Celia Konowe Inside the NOC 24

Robotics Center

An inside look with Alex Phillips,

Head of Marine Autonomous

Robotic Systems (MARS).

By Greg Trauthwein 32 Upscaling Power Cable and connector manufacturers rush to meet growing subsea demands.

By Wendy Laursen 42

Executive Interview

John Siddorn, CEO, NOC

The people, the priorities and the assets of NOC to effectively, ef? ciently and safely explore the world’s oceans 16

By Greg Trauthwein 4 Editor’s Note 6 Authors & Contributors 7 Editorial Board 20 Strong Winds, Calm Seas 36 Lander Lab: Cables & Connectors 42 Ocean Business Tech Review 47 Classi? eds 48 Advertisers Index © Lieutenant (N) Pamela Hogan, Naval Reserve Headquarters Public Affairs © U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Yarborough/Released © U.S. Navy photo by Builder 2nd Class Joseph Hophan/Released

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