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The £90 million allocated to Atlantic Net is a substantial investment for a single project, reflecting the strategic importance placed on protecting North Atlantic infrastructure. While a significant sum, it represents a fraction of the UK's overall defence budget, which funds a wide range of military capabilities and operations.
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