BLUF
The temporary Starshield disruptions highlighted the risks of military reliance on commercial technologies. The incident showed how service interruptions could affect operations, underscoring the need for careful management of commercial dependencies in defence systems.Learning Outcomes
- Explain the benefits and risks of military reliance on commercial technologies, using the reported Starshield disruptions in Ukraine as a case study.
- Assess how dependencies on commercial communications, cloud, space, and AI services can affect military operations, readiness, and resilience during crises or conflicts.
- Recommend strategies for managing commercial technology dependencies, including contingency planning, contractual safeguards, operational testing, and redundancy measures to reduce vulnerability and maintain mission effectiveness.
