cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/42211261

Nato chief says continent cannot afford to replace American security umbrella

WTF Mark!

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[โ€“] 6 points 6 months ago (2 children)

It is going to be kind of expensive for the EU to replace the non-expeditionary capabilities of the US military. There are also some parts, like a nuclear umbrella, which are going to need to be worked out.

It isn't impossible, but it is going to be pretty expensive and a lot of it should be built at the supernational level, preferably the EU.

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  • [โ€“] 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 child)

    The thing is, it will not likely get any cheaper while it will likely be become more necessary.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 6 months ago (1 child)

    France have enough nuclear weapons to start judgement day so I don't see the point.

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  • [โ€“] 1 point 6 months ago (1 child)

    Yes, France has it. The question is how it gets used to protect the rest of Europe.

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