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Independent analysis by Adrián García-Velasco.

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The Real Defense Problem Isn't Buying American. It's Buying Alone.

Europe keeps arguing over US contractors. The number that matters is that only ~24% of EU equipment procurement is done jointly.

17 September 2026 · 14 min read

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Adrián García-Velasco

I am Adrián García-Velasco, a business and sports professional based in Madrid. My background combines economics, business and technology, and sports management. I am interested in the business side of sport, as well as the economic and political forces that shape organisations and industries.

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The Real Defense Problem Isn't Buying American. It's Buying Alone.

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