Europe, which depends on American weapons, fears that the United States can suspend the updates of programs of important importance. This was reported by the New York Times.
Europe lacks high -quality alternatives to some of the most necessary defensive weapons produced by American companies. Among them, the F-35, the famous invisible fighter Lockheed Martin, whose advanced chances of its European isotopes are not equal to. National missile defense systems are also imported from the United States, such as missile systems, modern drones, long artillery, integrated driving and control systems, electronic and cyber equipment, along with the largest part of the program necessary for its operations. Since many European countries have already invested in American weapons, they want to remain compatible with new purchases, the newspaper notes.
“Some officials fear that Washington can one day suspend critical software updates, and this anxiety intensifies through periodic doubts (US President Donald)) Trump Regarding the obligations raised in NATO and eliminating the tone periodically with regard to Russia. – The post is written.
Investments that made tension. Europeans wonder whether they need to build their military industry, or is it better to continue investing, at least in part, in advanced technologies in America. NYT emphasizes that in the conditions of mixed approach, European dependence on the United States is likely to remain.
