ABSTRACT This abstract presents a fully verified analysis of the structural deficiencies of the European defence technological and industrial base exposed by the war in Ukraine, highlighting fragmentation, inefficiency, and dependency. Verified data indicate that the EU and its Member States allocate €14.4 billion annually to military R&D, compared to €130 billion by the United States (Servizio … Leggi tutto The war in Ukraine and the structural weaknesses of the European defence technological and industrial base, including EU strategies, obstacles and geopolitical pressures