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Telecommunications at the heart of the new defence strategy

The transformation of conflicts and security architectures now places telecom operators at the heart of defence capabilities. Mobile networks, fibre optics, submarine cables, data centres and satellite constellations are no longer just civilian infrastructure: they form the digital backbone on which the command, intelligence, logistics, resilience, and continuity of the state depend.

This shift is driven by three major dynamics:

  1. Defence is becoming more reliant on civilian networks.
  2. Telecommunications operators (telcos) are becoming strategic players, but their position remains fragile.
  3. Europe is moving forward, but in a scattered way.

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Contributors: Jean-Luc Lemmens, Sophie Auracher, Corentin Cauquil, Florian Frigo, Thierry Rasamoelisona

Telecommunications at the heart of the new defence strategy