Why data sovereignty is mission-critical for global defence organisations

This article emphasizes that data sovereignty – maintaining control over data location and access – is now a fundamental requirement for modern defense organizations. It’s no longer just about compliance, but a core pillar of strategic resilience and operational effectiveness, impacting everything from intelligence to real-time decision-making. The article highlights challenges like fragmented systems and a lack of interoperability, and proposes solutions including a data mesh architecture, leveraging open source technology, and implementing a Zero Trust security model to achieve secure data access and collaboration while upholding national control.