Bangladesh, March 24 -- As Europe continues to rely on American-made weapons systems for its defense, officials from EU member states are growing increasingly anxious about the possibility that a second Donald Trump presidency could lead to a withdrawal of US support, according to a report by the Washington Post on March 23. The potential consequences of such a move have triggered discussions within European governments about the blocs military autonomy, dependence on US technology, and the need to reassess arms procurement strategies.

The United States has provided nearly two-thirds of Europes arms imports in recent years, cementing its role as the primary supplier of sophisticated military hardware to NATO allies. However, many of thes...