Telecom Troubles: Adapting Networks to Defend Europe

Russia's aggression in Ukraine serves as an example of the significance and vulnerability of modern telecommunications in warfare. Despite Russian attacks on its networks, Ukraine managed to stay connected due to its reliance on Western vendors. However, securing civilian telecom networks for military usage remains a challenge for transatlantic cohesion. In his article published by the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), CSS' Henrik Larsen highlights the importance of adapting telecom networks for defense purposes in Europe, particularly during security crises. The article emphasizes the need to remove Chinese suppliers from European armies and intelligence services' interaction with civilian 5G-telecom systems to ensure safe and secure communications.