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Europe Could Reach Greater Defense Autonomy With €50 Billion a Year, German Paper Argues
Key Takeaways
- A German paper says Europe could achieve much greater defense autonomy with about €50 billion a year.
- The authors identify ten central capability gaps including command and control, autonomous systems and deep strike.
- They estimate €150 billion to €200 billion would be needed by 2030 and €500 billion over a decade.
- The paper argues the main constraint is political prioritization, not only budget size.
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DT Editorial Team··via defensenews.com