As Germany cuts a deal on US missiles, Europe weighs up dependence on Washington
- Germany is set to buy Tomahawk missiles to plug an urgent gap in its defence, in spite of a European Union drive to lessen dependence on American weapon systems.
- The deal comes after a Franco-German tank maker's stock market listing stalled and a flagship European fighter jet project collapsed.
- Can Europe really arm itself, or is autonomy a pipe dream?
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- Germany is set to buy Tomahawk missiles to plug an urgent gap in its defence, in spite of a European Union drive to lessen dependence on American weapon systems.
- The deal comes after a Franco-German tank maker's stock market listing stalled and a flagship European fighter jet project collapsed.
- Can Europe really arm itself, or is autonomy a pipe dream?
Sources: RFI