Is Europe Ready to Defend Itself Without America? Look, folks, it's not just a matter of pride. Zelenskyy wants more air defense support from the EU, and Honeywell is stepping up its game for parts that aren't shackled by U.

S. export controls. That means we're getting serious about self-reliance in Europe.

But here's the rub: Can we actually pull this off? The Hydis project has settled on a hypersonic interceptor concept, but are European countries ready to fund and coordinate such massive projects without relying on American tech and military might? And what about those defense startups raking in billions like Helsing?

The reality is that Europe needs to step up its game. We can't keep relying on the U. S.

to bail us out every time Russia gets trigger-happy. But here's where it gets tricky: while there's a rush of money into defense tech, are we actually building the right stuff? Are European nations coordinating effectively, or is everyone just throwing money at problems without a clear strategy?

The other side will say this is about maintaining NATO unity and sticking to our alliance commitments. Bullshit. The truth is that NATO has become an excuse for Europe's military complacency.

We need to wake up and realize that if we want to defend ourselves, we have to do it on our own terms. Now, here's the challenge: who's brave enough to argue that relying on American support is still a better long-term strategy? Who's ready to admit that Europe can't--or won't--defend itself without Uncle Sam's help? Let's see some real talk about where we stand.

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