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SWP Berlin paper warns software supply chains are armed forces' Achilles heel

SWP researcher Alexandra Paulus argues that software supply chains are an Achilles heel even for well funded armed forces, and urges Germany's defence ministry and the Bundeswehr to set clear accountability and procurement rules for the risk.

Verified Opinion AI-drafted SWP Berlin (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik) comment, 17 November 2025

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