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world20 days ago•5 min saved

Europe Could Attain Defense Autonomy Within a Decade With €50 Billion Annual Investment

German experts say Europe could achieve strategic defense autonomy within a decade by investing about €50 billion per year (roughly €150–€200 billion by 2030 and €500 billion over the next decade), to close ten capability gaps—from command-and-control and autonomous systems to air and space defenses—through coordinated coalitions, faster procurement, and mass production of drones and unmanned systems; success hinges on political will and reforming procurement rather than creating a new European super-structure.

via Defense News|

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Europe quietly plots its own defense shield if the U.S. retreats

European officials are quietly pursuing a “European NATO” inside the alliance to preserve deterrence, continuity of command, and nuclear credibility if Washington steps back. Germany’s shift under Chancellor Merz unlocked broader backing from the UK, France, Poland, the Nordics, and Canada, uniting like‑minded allies to take on more defense tasks within NATO’s framework without replacing it. Plans cover air/missile defense, reinforcement routes, logistics, and major exercises, while grappling with gaps in strategic intelligence and debates over extending nuclear roles. The push accelerated after Trump’s Greenland threat and Iran tensions, with Russia’s threat timeline pegged around 2029 and European readiness around 2035, aiming to deter Europe’s adversaries even if the U.S. falters.

via Euromaidan Press|

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