Europe’s Defence Gaps and Strategic Opportunities: A Comparative Analysis with the United States
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What this report covers
Technologies: Space, Satellites, Launchers & PNT, Hypersonics & Advanced Missile Systems. Countries: United States. A sourced, structured 6-page analysis for European defence and dual-use decision-makers, from the DFM research desk and built on official and primary sources.
About this report
Europe’s push to close the defence gap with the United States presents one of the most strategic industrial opportunities of the coming decade. Despite rising budgets, the continent remains critically underprepared in missile production, aerospace systems, strategic enablers, and digital warfare infrastructure.
To meet credible deterrence thresholds, Europe must multiply missile output tenfold and triple tank production by 2030, as outlined by Roland Berger. The structural fragmentation of procurement, underinvestment in dual-use innovation, and reliance on U.S. systems reveal significant vulnerabilities—but also scalable markets for investors.
Key questions this report answers
- In which capability areas—missile production, aerospace, strategic enablers, and digital warfare—does Europe remain critically underprepared versus the United States?
- Why does Roland Berger conclude Europe must multiply missile output tenfold and triple tank production by 2030 to meet deterrence thresholds?
- How do fragmented procurement, dual-use underinvestment, and reliance on U.S. systems create structural vulnerabilities for Europe?
- Which scalable markets do these defence gaps open up for investors seeking exposure to European rearmament?
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