Financial Times: Europe Should Not Defend Itself Alone
- 24.06.2025, 16:07
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US urges Europe not to give up on co-production of weapons.
Amid a worsening global security situation, including Israel's war with Iran and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the U.S. is urging European allies not to go down the path of defense isolation, but to increase cooperation - especially in the field of joint arms production, writes Financial Times (translated by Charter97.org).
Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, developed in partnership with the United States, is an example to follow. This approach should be a central theme of the NATO summit in The Hague.
Although the focus today is on a proposal to increase NATO members' defense budgets to 5 percent of GDP, it is critical not only how much allies spend, but how effectively they cooperate. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and allies provided massive military aid to Kiev, but also realized the vulnerability of their defense supply chains.
In response, Europe has said it intends to reduce its reliance on U.S. weapons. The European Commission has already presented a strategy to develop its own defense industry. However, the Pentagon believes this course is wrong.
Europe will not be able to quickly create an independent and powerful defense system on its own. It will take years, if not decades. Joint production with the United States allows for faster deliveries, lower costs and technological superiority.
The U.S. side recalls examples of successful cooperation with Japan, Australia and India, where projects for joint production of advanced missiles and engines are already underway.
With Russia's aggression and threats from China, Iran and North Korea, only the joint development of defense capabilities can guarantee the security and strategic stability of the West.
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