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Can Europe afford to defend itself without America? | The Dip

EU countries are expected to spend €454 billion on defense this year. But much of the technology Europe needs still comes from the United States. As joint European projects stall and governments buy American fighter jets, missiles and intelligence systems, does rearmament make Europe more secure or deepen its dependence on Washington?

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