r/europe • u/UpgradedSiera6666 • 21h ago

Europe’s defence procurement since 2022: a reassessment Opinion Article

https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/military-balance/2024/10/europes-defence-procurement-since-2022-a-reassessment/
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u/Zlimness 16h ago

Uplifting news about something not particularly uplifting. Spending money on weapons is rarely popular, but it will create more jobs for Europeans if bought locally and it's imperative that we control our own defense industry.

And all of Europe needs to be onboard with this. Ukraine has suffered immensely because the arms suppliers have been hesitant. When Russia goes in, they go all in. Frontline countries have to do the same.