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Most EU defence systems rely on US cloud services, think tank warns
- A study by the Future of Technology Institute says many EU defence systems rely on US cloud services, risking a 'kill switch'.
- The report lists 16 countries at high risk and 7 more at medium risk due to indirect US cloud infrastructure exposure.
- Microsoft, Google and Oracle are cited as the main defence cloud providers across European states.
- Austria is highlighted as the only country moving toward independence from US hyperscalers in its government cloud.
- Dutch and French contractors are working with the Netherlands to build a sovereign defence cloud without US providers.
- EU sovereign cloud options are being marketed by AWS, Google, and Microsoft to store data within Europe.
- The report argues sovereign cloud efforts could be undermined if sanctions prevent updates.
- The analysis notes some data gaps for smaller states like Bulgaria, Cyprus, Malta, and Sweden.
- The kill-switch scenario involves potential subpoenas or sanctions under US law affecting data in the cloud.
- The study emphasizes that updates and maintenance by US providers could be disrupted by sanctions.
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