Europe is undergoing a fundamental shift in how it approaches defense , moving beyond increased spending toward the creation of an entirely new industrial ecosystem. At the center of this transformation is the European defense Fund (EDF), backed by €7.3 billion for the 2021-2027 period and more than €1 billion allocated for 2026 alone. The aim is no longer dependence on NATO structures or external suppliers, but the development of an autonomous technological and industrial base capable of