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European NATO members remain over-reliant on United States defence capabilities
Conclusion
Europe is over-reliant on US defence capabilities. Despite indications from successive US Presidents that Europe needs to step up, European NATO members have failed to invest in key strategic enablers. (Conclusion, Paragraph 14)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Defence Committee
Report
6th Report - The UK contribution to European Security
19 Nov 2025
HC 520
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Defence
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.8 yr
Report published
19 Nov 2025