Europe Builds Its Own Defense

The Netherlands is stepping up its defense game over the next four years, aiming to reduce dependence on the U.S. while boosting European self-reliance in tech like intelligence and missile systems. Europe plans to develop its own conventional weapons and deepen ties with France on nuclear matters—all while maintaining NATO unity. This move follows a broader EU pledge to spend 3.5% of GDP on defense by 2035, driven by the need to shoulder more security responsibility. Beyond weapons, the strategy targets protecting critical infrastructure and cutting ties with China for sensitive materials, while firmly backing Ukraine as Russia remains the top NATO threat. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b4b91f8cc5a4e2c7