European defense officials are resisting a European Commission proposal to reduce reliance on American technology giants. The Cloud and AI Development Act aims to establish digital sovereignty for sensitive systems.
Security experts warn that abandoning providers like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft could expose militaries to increased cyber risks. Officials estimate that U.S. firms maintain an eight- to 10-year technological lead in cloud and AI defense platforms.
Critics argue that inferior European alternatives would hinder data-sharing and coordination with NATO allies. This technological gap potentially compromises regional security.