EU defense remains heavily reliant on the United States

AI justification

[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] EU's persistent reliance on US defense systems undermines strategic autonomy despite stated intentions. | The EU's effort to develop indigenous defense capabilities represents a positive step toward strategic autonomy and technological sovereignty, aligning with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice). However, the current heavy reliance on US military systems