Europe’s counter-drone paradox: 
the money is flowing, but capability isn’t

Europe’s counter-drone paradox: 
the money is flowing, but capability isn’t

Defence budgets in Europe are rising faster than at any point since the Cold War. 
The UK will increase spending to 2.5% of 
GDP by 2027 and later to 3%. Germany 
plans a 25% rise, from €86 billion in 2025 
to €108.2 billion next year.

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