Dossier
Tempest project
Coverage of Tempest project in the Nexus archive.
- Europe has the defense budget. The test now is delivery.
European NATO members have doubled defense spending since 2019, with projected annual spending exceeding €800 billion by 2030. However, defense industry production delays (averaging 5-9 years) and fragmented procurement practices hinder rapid equipment delivery. Solutions include multi-speed procurement, military collaboration, industrial consolidation, and lessons from Ukraine's rapid defense adaptations.