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European Defense Autonomy

European countries' efforts to establish their own defense systems.

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Jan 27, 2026
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Did rutte say the EU can’t defend itself and needs Trump

, speaking as secretary general to EU lawmakers in Brussels, said without U.S. support and repeatedly framed as an important driver of higher European defence spending, telling skeptical lawmakers to ...

Feb 5, 2026

What political events or U.S. policy decisions have most influenced allied decisions to cancel or reconsider F‑35 purchases?

Several policy decisions — from strict export controls on F‑35 software and maintenance to political moves under the Trump administration that strained alliance trust — have been primary drivers behin...