Hybrid conflict — where conventional military force is combined with cyberoperations, information warfare, economic pressure and digital disruption — has made one thing clear: Sovereignty in defence is an increasingly complex concern.
For European member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the challenge is both adopting advanced technologies and keeping these capabilities controllable, explainable and resilient under pressure.
In this context, sovereignty refers to the ability to decide, operate and adapt independently — even under degraded conditions or disrupted dependencies.
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