What Happened
European Union Invests in Homeland Security and Defense Industry
The European Union’s unprecedented defense investment agenda is yielding tangible results, with budgets approved, production expanding, and capabilities being delivered. The EU collectively spent 2.1% of GDP on defense in 2025, exceeding NATO’s benchmark, and eighteen member states are participating in the new $200 billion defense financing program. This development is part of a broader structural shift towards taking care of Europe’s own backyard, with new industrial partnerships emerging, including Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall, as reported by Defense News.