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Europe Must Build Physical Infrastructure for Sovereignty

May 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Europe shifts focus to resilience and sovereignty.
Technological sovereignty is crucial for European defense.
Physical infrastructure is essential for sustaining capabilities.
EU must commit to building secure facilities and supply chains.

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Strategic Implications

Europe's emphasis on resilience may indicate a growing recognition of the need for strategic autonomy in defense and technology. This shift could lead to increased investment in critical infrastructure, which may strengthen Europe's position in the global aerospace and defense landscape, but also suggests a complex and challenging path ahead for policymakers and industry leaders.

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What Happened

Resilience Requires Concrete Action Beyond Strategy and Funding

A decisive shift is underway in European Union policy circles, with a new focus on resilience, sovereignty, and strategic autonomy. This is not about reversing globalization, but about ensuring that critical capabilities can be sustained when global systems come under strain. As reported by Breaking Defense, Europe must look beyond strategy and funding and commit to building the physical infrastructure required to sustain technological and defense capabilities at scale.

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