US ambassador slams EU's 'Buy European' weapons push as ‘self-interest’

The EU has introduced new funding instruments for rearmament, such as SAFE and EDIP. However, restrictions on non-European content and design authority have raised concerns in the U.S. regarding whether these policies strengthen security or alienate allies and limit essential capabilities, potentially undermining the long-standing interoperability and trade between the U.S. and EU member states.