PoliticsEU defense remains heavily reliant on the United States

EU governments are trying to reduce their dependence on the United States, but they face many obstacles. The bloc is seeking counterparts to the Patriot air-defense system, Tomahawk missiles, F-35 fighter jets and Starlink internet. These efforts highlight the difficulty of building European alternatives across key defense and communications capabilities. The discussion centers on the European Union’s continuing reliance on American systems and technology.

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