okapi on Nostr: With defence spending, also consider where the money goes. Europe buys a lot of ...

With defence spending, also consider where the money goes. Europe buys a lot of American kit so the money leaves the local economy. The US gov. is subsidising local jobs and creating an industry that can sell abroad. I hope Europe steps up to defend Ukraine but makes sure not to buy American. For a war, cheap stuff at volume may be more effective than the fancy kit anyway.