Concerns about the NATO system. The manufacturer assures.
Louis Mosley from Palantir emphasized that clients maintain full operational control over their software, with no remote shutdown capability by Palantir or the US government. NATO's Maven Smart System, designed to process data from various sources for battlefield decision-making, was acquired for the Allied Command in Europe in 2025. However, some NATO countries, including Germany and France, have not implemented it due to concerns over reliance on American technology amid geopolitical tensions. Issues with SpaceX's Starlink service have heightened fears of dependency on US suppliers, particularly after disruptions affecting Ukraine's military operations. The German cyber command chief ruled out purchasing Maven, citing concerns over private company access to military databases.