Prysmian – Battaini to BBC: “Military drone applications are accelerating fibre demand worldwide” ” War in Iran has upside for us as countries want renewables for self-sufficiency”

Prysmian Group

Massimo Battaini, Prysmian’s CEO spoke to the BBC’s Today programme to reflect on submarine cables, the impact from geopolitical tensions and the year ahead for Prysmian. 

 

Here are some highlights from his interview.

On 2026 challenges given trade friction, tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty, and pressures: