SECURITYJun 10 · 12:36 UTCPOLITICO EUROPEVictor Jack, Jacopo Barigazzi

EU eyes developing new joint military capabilities to curb reliance on US

The EU is exploring joint funding for military capabilities like air-to-air refueling to reduce reliance on U.S. assets, with estimated costs of €500 billion. The initiative aims to address concerns over U.S. commitment to NATO under President Donald Trump, though challenges include procurement control and speed of development.

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