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F-35, Patriot, HIMARS & Co: Macron openly advises Europe against buying US armaments

It seems like my post about Europas F-35-Sicherheitsdilemma could not have come at a better time:


Dependence on US armaments is increasingly perceived as a risk factor for Europe's military and security sovereignty and is now being publicly addressed at the highest political level faster than I would have expected.

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French President Emmanuel Macron


President of France Emmanuel Macron has made it clear in an interview with Le Parisien that he is critical of Europe's purchase and use of US armaments and proposed replacing them with European alternatives.


Macron was also quite clear: "Those who buy Patriot systems should be offered the next generation of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T. Those who buy F-35s should be offered the Rafale fighter aircraft."


His main concern is greater strategic autonomy for Europe:


  • Criticism of US systems: Poland plans to buy American F-35 fighter jets ($LMT (+0,01%)) and Patriot ($RYTT34). Macron questions these decisions and proposes European solutions.
  • European optionsMacron specifically mentions approaches such as joint European development projects to reduce dependence on the USA. Examples include European fighter jets such as Saab Gripen ($SAAB B (+5,9%)), Eurofighter ($AIR (-1,99%) - $BA. (+3,9%) - $MTX (-2,31%) - $LDO (+3,14%)) or Dassault
    Rafale ($AM (+2,11%)) or air defense systems (e.g. SAMP/T from $HO (+2,69%), $BA. (+3,9%), $AIR (-1,99%) and $LDO (+3,14%) or Oerlikon Skynex from $RHM (+2,85%)).
  • Long-term strategyMacron's proposals aim to strengthen Europe's military independence by pooling technology, production capacities and resources in the EU member states' own economic area in the long term.


Macron is thus sending a clear signal for more European cooperation in the defense sector and against an excessive focus on US technology.


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Macron is of course completely altruistic and wants to sell the Rafale.
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I think just with the topic: Franz Atomwaffen... Germany will probably (have to) buy 3-5 Rafale (and want to)
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Well, Emmanuel Macron likes not to think before he says something. I don't see the Atlantic partnership going completely down the drain. Otherwise, you could bet on exactly how long it will take for the Lockheed-Martin board of directors to stand on Donald Trump's mat and ask him what possessed him to lose a billion-euro order because of him (not counting all the additional costs of the joint venture with Rheinmetall that is being set up).

In my opinion, it is therefore still wise to buy the best weapons systems available. Whether the Rafale will fit into the operational portfolio is another matter.

And on the other hand, people also tend to forget: Donald Trump talks a lot when the day is long and changes opinions like other underpants. He should be shown limits, yes. However, the United States still has a great interest in being active in Europe. At least that's what the Air Force is demonstrating by deploying more B52 squadrons to Europe. Despite all the prophecies of doom.
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@StrahlemannLP It's not just about having the best equipment, which can be questioned anyway as the US doesn't offer the best equipment for every system, but rather about the freedom to do things yourself and decide for yourself.
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