In this series of articles, we analysed the problems of global scientific and technological progress using the example of China and the USA.
In the spring of this year, the European Commission rolled out a plan for the development of its own defense industry and decided to appoint a European Commissioner for Defense. Former Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius became a candidate for this post in September.
But in my opinion, the real solution lies in establishing a comprehensive “super-ministry” with direct administrative powers.
However, achieving consensus among European countries, particularly between military-industrial powerhouse France and nations more reliant on U.S. support like Germany and the Nordic countries, presents a significant challenge.
Resolving these contradictions will be a lengthy process, and any progress made will likely be tied to national-level initiatives such as Germany’s Leopard 2A8 program.
The key question remains the scale of production and the distribution of these products, highlighting the complexities involved in overcoming the bureaucratic hurdles and differing priorities across European nations.
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