Make Europe’s Defenses Great Again

Europe is spending more on defense than at any point in its modern history. NATO’s European members have raised budgets, launched new procurement programs, and accelerated rearmament.

But the real question isn’t how much money is being spent, it’s whether that money is building real capability. Defense readiness does not come from budget execution alone; it comes from direction, speed, and technological superiority.

The geopolitical reality is sobering: The United States remains an indispensable ally...