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Beyond Procurement: Europe’s Pursuit of Defense Autonomy

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Operational autonomy should be achieved through developing integrated command systems, rather than simply procuring weapons: great powers direct operationsDirect deterrence must be achieved through investments in conventional forces, which can reduce but not replace reliance on US nuclear deterrenceTactical R&D can be achieved by embedding field R&D in military units and creating a European network of military innovation to support tactical R&DStrategic assertiveness will result from abandoning learned helplessness. European leaders must own their strategic decisions and not defer to the US

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  • Mikkel Rasmussen, 2025. "Beyond Procurement: Europe’s Pursuit of Defense Autonomy," EconPol Forum, CESifo, vol. 26(03), pages 41-45, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ces:epofor:v:26:y:2025:i:03:p:41-45
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    1. Alexandr Burilkov & Katelyn Bushnell & Juan Majino-Lopez & Thomas Morgan & Guntram Wolff, 2025. "Bruegel-Kiel Report - Fit for War by 2030? European Rearmament Efforts vis-à-vis Russia," Working Papers ECARES 2025-10, ULB -- Universite Libre de Bruxelles.
    2. Burilkov, Alex & Bushnell, Katelyn & Mejino-López, Juan & Morgan, Thomas & Wolff, Guntram B., 2025. "Fit for war by 2030? European rearmament efforts vis-à-vis Russia," Kiel Reports 3, Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
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