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Does Europe regret its bet on U.S. defense?

Does Europe regret its bet on U.S. defense?
NPR Business Friday 13 November 2026, 16:17 UTC By Cooper Katz McKim 1 min read
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Europe bet big on American defense technology and they're now paying the price. Years-long backlogs are underway due to production delays and the U.S. own military needs.(Image credit: JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Europe bet big on American defense technology and they're now paying the price. Years-long backlogs are underway due to production delays and the U.S. own military needs.

(Image credit: JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)

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