Ukraine and European leaders are worried that Donald Trump will make a deal with that ignores their security interests
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken urges Europe to consolidate its defence industry into a few major players to match the US, citing fragmentation, high costs, and the potential withdrawal of US support. He suggests forming 3-4 large companies, like Rheinmetall, Airbus, and Thales, and relaxing fiscal rules to finance increased defence spending in response to US shifts on Ukraine.
