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European Military Warns Technology Sovereignty Push Could Create Security Risks

Key Points
  • European military officials warn that reducing dependence on foreign tech companies could create security risks in the short term.
  • Europe's defense systems remain deeply dependent on U.S. technology including Google cloud services, Palantir data analysis, and Lockheed Martin weapons systems.
  • Experts say full digital independence is difficult to achieve and rapid decoupling from U.S. technology could weaken Europe's defense capabilities.

se. The warnings come as Europe's defense systems remain deeply integrated with American technology, making rapid decoupling difficult and risky. S.

technology for communication, cloud services, data analysis, and weapons systems. Specific examples include Google for cloud services, Palantir for data analysis, and Lockheed Martin's Aegis system used in naval forces. Experts reportedly say that full digital independence is very difficult to achieve because even European weapons systems often contain American components.

S. and that moving too rapidly toward independence could weaken Europe's defense capabilities. The warnings come amid political pressure, particularly from France and the European Commission, for greater technical sovereignty to reduce strategic risks and strengthen European tech companies.

S. President Donald Trump's shifting rhetoric on transatlantic security relations.

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