European Leaders Worry They’re Too Reliant on U.S. Tech
- European leaders expressed concern on June 21, 2025, that the EU remains highly reliant on U.S. technology and military support amid rising Russian threats.
- This concern follows President Trump’s sanctions on ICC prosecutor Karim Khan and has intensified fears that American companies must comply with U.S. government actions.
- A new Brussels-based report highlights that Europe’s military procurement is slow, bureaucratic, and focused on costly systems while production must increase fivefold to deter Russia independently.
- The EU’s €800 billion 'Defence Readiness 2030' plan may be insufficient due to high equipment prices, with air defence units far below required levels and Russian spending at €130 billion in 2024.
- These factors imply Europe must streamline procurement and convert budgets into capabilities quickly to reduce vulnerability and lessen dependence on U.S. defence technology.
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Despite billions of investments, the German army has little more impact than three years ago – while Russia is producing faster and faster.
EU remains ‘highly vulnerable’ and dependent on US defence production
Imports of US weapons have surged, yet Europe's military capabilities remain insufficient, with notable gaps in tank numbers, air defence systems and R&D investment. According to a new report by Bruegel, the EU’s €800 billion rearmament plan may not be enough.
Europe's rearmament continues to lag far behind Russia, study warns
The EU and Britain outspend Russia on defence – but clunky procurement, high prices and limited production mean Europe is still years away from countering the threat, two prominent think tanks find.
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