The Globalist Europe’s defence ambitions shift into a higher gear
May 1, 2025
Gurana Grudzik dives into Europe's evolving defense dynamics, highlighting a key collaboration between Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin. Tammy Suleiman discusses the pivotal elections in the Cayman Islands and their potential impact. Julia Lassica provides insights on a significant mineral deal between the U.S. and Ukraine that could influence military aid. Matt Driscoll unpacks Korean Air's plans for a massive training hub amid a global pilot shortage, while Francesca Gilks takes listeners on an enchanting tour of Dalhalla's acoustics.
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Rheinmetall-Lockheed Defense Alliance
- The Rheinmetall-Lockheed Martin partnership signals Europe's push for defense self-reliance.
- It aims to establish a missile and rocket center of excellence headquartered in Germany.
EU Tackles Fragmented Defense Base
- Europe's defense industries have been fragmented, limiting scale and competitiveness.
- The EU is now incentivizing co-production and co-procurement to build industrial strength and interoperability.
EU Defense Spending Flexibility
- 16 EU nations, including Germany and Greece, plan to use emergency clauses to boost defense spending.
- Other countries like France and Italy remain cautious due to high debt and fiscal discipline.