EU defense remains heavily reliant on the United States

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EU defense remains heavily reliant on the United States

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The European Union remains heavily dependent on the United States for defense capabilities as it faces challenges developing European alternatives to U.S. systems such as Patriot missiles, F-35 jets, and Starlink internet. Efforts continue to bolster EU defense autonomy amid geopolitical pressures.

There are many obstacles as EU governments seek to reduce their dependence on the US. DW looks at the European Unions's attempts to develop counterparts to Patriot and Tomahawk missiles, F-35 jets, and Starlink internet.

World Security Conflict Politics European Union U.S. defense Patriot missiles F-35 jets Starlink defense dependence geopolitics

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