Some European defense officials push back on efforts to cut reliance on US tech, warning it could leave Europe with inferior systems and greater cyber risks (Financial Times)

European defence officials warn that reducing dependence on U.S. technology could leave Europe with less capable weapons and heightened cyber-security vulnerabilities, arguing that existing American systems remain superior in performance and resilience. They stress that abandoning U.S. tech without viable alternatives would increase the risk of compromised defence infrastructure.