EU foreign policy leader Kaya Calas and defense responsible for Andrew -based button are proposing that European countries reduce their dependence on the United States for strategic alliance military equipment, according to a project text seen by the German agency.

The plan for a so -called White Paper for the future of European defense warns that the US could possibly decide to limit use or even stop the mood of components important for military operational capabilities.

The only way to overcome such dependencies is to develop the necessary opportunities through common European defense programs, according to the plan.

Motivation for initiative It is largely the war in Ukraine and Ukraine’s recent experience for how the US is using their position as a lever as a weapon supplier.

The Trump government He stopped supplying weapons and providing military information to Kiev after the latter objected to US demands on peace talks with Russia and did not sign a raw material agreement.

This caused fears that the US could stop or restrict the use of weapons systems with which they supply NATO partners, especially in the event of disagreements or conflicts.

High-tech products, such as Lockheed Martin -35 F-35A Lightning II jets, which Germany ordered just three years ago-raise serious concern.

To speed up Europe’s independence, the Callas and button are pressure to issue a guideline that prioritizes the market for military equipment by European manufacturers.

The EU also seeks to expand its own capacity to critical technologies, according to the project.