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Data as the Central Strategic Asset in Modern Warfare
What is the central argument of “Data as the Central Strategic Asset in Modern Warfare”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
Data as the Central Strategic Asset in Modern Warfare: In contemporary warfare, the decisive. Defence-finance analysis; 5-page sourced DFM PDF report.
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-08-19
In contemporary warfare, the decisive resource is increasingly not the weapon system itself, but the information that enables its use. The effectiveness of any military operation depends on the ability to collect, process, and distribute data at a scale and speed that outpaces the adversary.
This transformation means that raw firepower or numerical strength can no longer guarantee victory unless accompanied by informational superiority. The digitalization of command-and-control systems, the proliferation of sensors across domains, and the emergence of real-time communications networks have made data the foundation of military effectiveness.
This analysis answers: What is the central argument of “Data as the Central Strategic Asset in Modern Warfare”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets? What does this mean for European defence funding, procurement and investment decisions? How mature and defensible is the position described in “Data as the Central Strategic Asset in Modern Warfare”? Which European actors, programmes and funding instruments are most exposed?
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- The digitalization of command-and-control systems, the proliferation of sensors across domains, and the emergence of real-time communications networks have made data the foundation of military effectiveness.
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What is Data as the Central Strategic Asset in Modern Warfare?
The effectiveness of any military operation depends on the ability to collect, process, and distribute data at a scale and speed that outpaces the adversary.
Why does Data as the Central Strategic Asset in Modern Warfare matter for European defence?
This transformation means that raw firepower or numerical strength can no longer guarantee victory unless accompanied by informational superiority.
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