I would be interested to see what others think of this...

[MontyB]

I kind of agree with the overall sentiment that Europe needs to focus on Europe and be less at the whim of US politics which means more self-sufficiency.

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[George]

Don't remember if I posted it or not, but there was an article by a Royal Navy Officer that said the RN would be better off getting US ships that would get them in service faster & less cost due to efficiency of volume.

 

[MontyB]

Don't remember if I posted it or not, but there was an article by a Royal Navy Officer that said the RN would be better off getting US ships that would get them in service faster & less cost due to efficiency of volume.

I wouldn't disagree with that but by the same token it makes more sense to ditch the F-35 for either the Rafale or Swedish Gripen at a fraction of the cost and both carrier capable.

 

[I3BrigPvSk]

European NATO countries need to do more and we can do it if we want to. However, we (Europeans) tend to protect "our" defense industry more than what is efficient. If we could agree more on making one artillery system, one IFV, one APC, one aircraft etc etc.

It would also be better if we had a European command structure in NATO, if the US with the new administration became more passive, I don't think the US decides to leave NATO, but they can be stepping back. Maybe having an European SACEUR instead of an American.