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? DW speaks with security researchers Ian Lesser and Linus Terhorst about Europe's fractured defense market, the future of NATO and what could happen if Europe were attacked while the US was focused elsewhere. #DWBusiness #TheDip Chapter Breakdown: 0:00 Europe's €454 billion defence dilemma 1:32 Does Europe feel safe? 3:32 How dependent is Europe on the US? 5:58 Where Europe's defense money goes 8:16 The capability gaps Europe must fill 11:30 Does Europe need American weapons? 12:34 NATO's turning point 15:23 Why European joint projects fail 18:24 Is defense independence realistic? 21:42 What modern warfare looks like 22:42 Europe's worst-case scenario 24:01 Would NATO hold under attack?

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