Germany's F-35 Gamble Exposes Europe's Military-Industrial Gap

Germany has taken delivery of its first F-35 stealth fighter jet in Texas, securing its role in NATO's nuclear sharing arrangement. The acquisition highlights Europe's failure to develop competitive defence technologies and reliance on US military hardware, raising questions about strategic autonomy in an unstable security environment.

Byte's take

Europe's military independence was always aspirational; Germany's F-35 purchase is the reality check.