ADAPTING AT THE EDGE: The Role of Open Architecture in Defence Operations

Defence operations demand more than military grade solutions. They require systems that can evolve, integrate, and perform at the tactical edge without compromise. At the same time, the UK Ministry of Defence has set clear digital priorities: adopt open standards, enable modularity, and build systems that are secure by design and ready for future needs.

This whitepaper explores how system integrators can align with those priorities using open architectures and flexible hardware platforms. It looks at how the right building blocks, including certified Linux environments like Red Hat Enterprise Linux, support interoperability, resilience, and operational agility in complex defence settings.