A senior executive from one of France's largest engineering firms has raised alarms about Europe's growing dependence on U.S.-based satellite infrastructure, calling it a 'dangerous' over-reliance.
The CEO emphasized the need for the continent to develop its own resilient systems to avoid being at the mercy of non-state actors or geopolitical shifts.
The comments come amid broader concerns about cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience in Europe, particularly in the energy and telecom sectors.
Recent reports indicate that European energy networks are stepping up their cybersecurity measures in response to rising threats and geopolitical tensions.
The warning also aligns with ongoing discussions about the strategic implications of U.S. dominance in satellite technology and artificial intelligence.
With global supply chains and trade routes under pressure, alternative systems like China's BeiDou satellite navigation are gaining traction as potential replacements for U.S.-led GPS.