Since the beginning of this year, European countries have made considerable noise about achieving “self-reliance” in defense and reducing their dependence on the US in critical defense platforms. However, notwithstanding their persistent rhetoric, European countries are showing no signs of replacing American platforms with European ones. In fact, many European countries are doubling down on … Continue reading U.S. F-35 “Dominates” Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon Despite Europe’s Self-Reliance Ambitions; Will History Repeat Itself With F-47?