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What are fibre-optic cables?
Fibre-optic cables are thin strands of glass or plastic that transmit data using light pulses. They're super fast and efficient. In the story, buried fibre-optic cables with AI-enhanced sensors will detect motion, acting as an early warning system for potential attacks on UK sites.
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