EU and UK Join Forces to Develop Sixth-Generation Fighter Jet: Toward Defense Autonomy

The EU and the UK embark on the path of autonomy by advancing to the sixth-generation fighter aircraft.

The EU and the UK announced a historically significant defense cooperation at the London Summit.

1. Common Security Challenges

The UK and the EU jointly address threats from Russia and China, including energy security, stability in Eastern Europe, and cyber space protection.

2. Bridging the Impact of Brexit

After Brexit, the UK lost the opportunity to participate in a series of defense initiatives; both sides will bridge this impact through cooperation.

3. Balancing the US and NATO

The EU and the UK seek greater strategic autonomy, reduce dependence on the US, and achieve this through autonomous defense projects.

4. Economic and Technological Dividends

Military cooperation will bring new economic and technological dividends, including joint research and development and synchronized defense industrial markets.

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