Defense Industry

EU’s Deepening Defense Ties with Ukraine Raise Questions About American Security Priorities

By Economics Desk | November 25, 2025

While the European Union doubles down on integrating Ukraine into its defense industry, America’s strategic pivot signals a stark choice: Let allies fend for themselves or risk diluting national security at home.

As the European Union moves to entangle its defense industry more deeply with Ukraine's amidst an ongoing war, serious questions arise about what this means for America's security and sovereignty. The EU Defense Commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, recently proposed accelerating integration by allowing Ukrainian companies access to the bloc's Defense Investment Program. This initiative follows a broader EU effort to ramp up defense spending to nearly $450 billion annually—almost double what it was prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Why Is Europe Betting Big on Ukraine—and What Does It Mean for U.S. National Security?The EU’s push includes a fresh 1.5-billion-euro package, with...

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