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Europe Is Racing to Build Its Own Version of the U.S. Military-Industrial Complex
What is the central argument of “Europe Is Racing to Build Its Own Version of the U.S. Military-Industrial Complex”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-05-08
Europe is attempting to create a consolidated defense-industrial structure similar to that of the United States, motivated by geopolitical urgency and a sharp rise in military spending. Germany has requested EU approval to bypass fiscal rules on defense investment, aligning with a five-year rearmament plan.
Estimates suggest NATO members may spend between €700 billion and €2 trillion more by 2030, yet much of this still flows to U.S. contractors. Brussels now aims for at least half of procurement to remain within Europe, but current fragmentation and limited production scale hinder this goal.
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What is Europe Is Racing to Build Its Own Version of the U.S. Military-Industrial Complex?
Estimates suggest NATO members may spend between €700 billion and €2 trillion more by 2030, yet much of this still flows to U.S.
Why does Europe Is Racing to Build Its Own Version of the U.S. Military-Industrial Complex matter for European defence?
Brussels now aims for at least half of procurement to remain within Europe, but current fragmentation and limited production scale hinder this goal.
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