Civil resilience as part of NATO's collective defence.
The British BBC has prepared an emergency broadcast plan in case of large-scale disruptions in the energy and telecommunications infrastructure.
This "black sky" program assumes that in conditions of prolonged power outages, as well as malfunctions in the Internet and telephone networks, about 100 employees will work in a special studio and perform FM radio broadcasts. The facility will be equipped with independent communication systems, and supply of food, water and fuel.
A key element in the preparation is the cooperation of the broadcaster with the authorities. If central communication systems fail, the BBC will deliver government messages to citizens, including instructions on water rationing, hygiene practices or what to do if the sewer breaks down.
However, these preparations are not something entirely new. In December 2025, the British government confirmed, in response to a parliamentary inquiry, that the BBC regularly reviews procedures for maintaining broadcasting during extended breaks.
These measures are apparently motivated by fears of cyber attacks, extreme weather events and the dependence of national infrastructures on digital systems.
England's plans are by no means an isolated initiative. NATO examines so-called civil resilience as part of collective defense. In September 2026, the alliance published an updated "Basic Resilience Requirement", where one of the main requirements is flexible communication systems.
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