What Happened
Uncertainty Over Software Rights For European Defence Systems
Auterion has signed a cooperation agreement with Ukraine to produce thousands of AI-guided autonomous strike systems, with Germany and Ukraine also issuing a declaration on a strategic partnership for drone co-production. However, the allocation of software rights in these systems remains unclear, which could have significant implications for the continued operation and maintenance of these systems. The issue highlights the importance of considering software rights in defence procurement, as reported by Defence Finance Monitor.