Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing military spending in Europe driven by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and U.S. pressure, leading American defense companies to seek opportunities in the European market [1][2]. Group 1: Military Spending and Market Opportunities - European countries are significantly increasing military budgets, with NATO members expected to raise military spending to 5% of GDP [1]. - U.S. defense firms are focusing on partnerships with European companies to avoid exclusion from European defense projects [1][5]. - The European defense market is becoming increasingly attractive for U.S. companies, as evidenced by the establishment of new partnerships and production facilities in Europe [4][5]. Group 2: U.S. Defense Companies' Strategies - Major U.S. defense companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are expanding their European operations, with European business accounting for 11% of their annual revenue in 2024 [4]. - Lockheed Martin is collaborating with Rheinmetall to establish missile production facilities in Europe, while Raytheon is forming joint ventures for missile production in Germany [5]. - U.S. firms are adapting to European requirements and standards to strengthen their partnerships and ensure compliance with local regulations [5][6]. Group 3: European Defense Industry Concerns - European defense executives express concerns about reliance on U.S. technology and the implications of U.S. export regulations, particularly the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) [6]. - There is a growing sentiment among European nations to reduce dependency on U.S. weapons and enhance their own defense capabilities [6][7]. - The EU has proposed an €800 billion "Rearm Europe" plan to bolster defense capabilities, with a portion of funding allocated for purchasing non-European components [7].

据悉，"金穹"计划下美国军方使用雷达进行追踪所经过的空域需要经过加拿大的允许。 中方表示，"金穹"计划将加剧外空战场化和军备竞赛风险，动摇国际安全与军控体系。 据新华社报道，美国总统特朗普27日表示，如果加拿大要加入美国的"金穹"导弹防御系统，需要支付 610亿美元。但"如果他们成为美国的第51个州，则无须支付任何费用"。 对此，加拿大总理卡尼办公室回应表示，"总理在每个场合，包括在与特朗普总统的谈话中，都明确表 示，加拿大是一个独立的主权国家，并且将继续保持这一地位。" 加拿大或与美国合作？ 卡尼于5月21日表示，加拿大正在与美国就参与"金穹"导弹防御系统进行谈判。当被问及加拿大愿意为 这项预计耗资数千亿甚至数万亿美元的项目投入多少资金时，卡尼表示，他不会"标价"，但补充 道："我们意识到，如果我们愿意，我们有能力通过投资和合作完成'金穹'项目。" 特朗普27日表示，如果愿意，加拿大可以免费加入，但有一个条件。"加拿大非常希望成为我们'金 穹'系统的一部分，如果他们继续保持独立的国家地位，将花费610亿美元；但如果他们成为我们第51个 州，则无须花费任何费用。"特朗普在社交媒体上表示，"他们正在考虑这个提议 ...