Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Europe Lags in Missile Defence; India Eyes Air Shield
Europe is behind in protecting itself from missiles and other threats.
A think tank says that Europe doesn't have enough defenses in place.
Some countries are increasing their spending on defense, but they still rely on the United States for some critical technologies.
They also lack important tools like data links.
India, on the other hand, is planning to build its own shield to protect against air and missile attacks.
This comes as the war in Ukraine continues, highlighting the importance of being prepared for conflict.
Europe's air and missile defense capabilities are lacking, according to a London-based think tank.
European countries, especially those near the war in Ukraine, are increasing defense spending.
Europe relies on US assets for intercepting missiles outside of the atmosphere.
A significant portion of European weapon purchases come from American firms.
India plans to develop the Sudarshan Chakra, an air and missile defense shield.
- Who
- Europe and India
- What
- Europe's lagging air and missile defense capabilities and India's plans to build an air defense shield
- When
- The article discusses current defense capabilities and future plans.
- Where
- Europe and India
- Why
- Europe lacks sufficient defense capabilities; India wants to strengthen its defenses.
- Key Concern
- Europe's lack of integrated air and missile defense capacity
- Defense Spending
- Poland spending 4% of GDP on defense
- Reliance
- Europe relies on US assets for exo-atmospheric interception
- Weapon Purchases
- 36% of European weapons purchases are from American firms
- India
- India is planning to build the Sudarshan Chakra, an air and missile defense shield