Despite recent efforts to boost European defence production, the bloc remains “highly vulnerable” and heavily reliant on the United States—particularly for major, high-end defence equipment—according to a new analysis by the Brussels-based economic think tank Bruegel.
Trade statistics show that the value of weapons imported to Europe increased from approximately €3.1 billion for the period 2019–2021 to €7.9 billion for 2022–2024 across the 27 member states, with the US leading this increase despite concerns over its capabilities.
