French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that France may need to surpass NATO’s 2 percent GDP defense spending target, particularly if the U.S. military withdraws from Europe. Macron emphasized the importance of preparing for potential scenarios without American support and urged European countries to invest in their defense industry to create continental champions. He criticized the fragmentation of Europe’s weapons-makers and highlighted the need for simplification and integration in the defense sector, as seen in Germany and Italy’s joint venture for tank production.
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The new nature of war means Europe has to unleash defence start-ups
Russia's war on Ukraine has highlighted the inefficiency of using expensive missiles against inexpensive drones, prompting European military leaders to seek new defense technologies. Start-ups like Frankenburg Technologies and Nordic Air Defence are emerging to create affordable anti-drone systems, aiming to reduce costs significantly while increasing production capacity. With the urgency of evolving warfare and the looming threat from Russia, there is a call for heightened defense spending and private investment to support innovative solutions...
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