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EU auditors warn bloc unlikely to meet 2030 defense readiness goal
The European Court of Auditors has published a report warning that the EU is unlikely to achieve its goal of being defense-ready by 2030, citing continued dependence on the United States and fragmented national defense systems. The report notes that EU countries increased defense spending by 79% from 2020 to 2025, yet most procurement still flows outside the bloc.