As technological competition gradually upticks between the US and Russia, activity between European and US defense forces has taken on renewed importance. There has been a wealth of comment recently about the increasing visibility of hypersonic testing by both nations; the success of which will be causing both governments to assess their current regional strategies. This will cause some friction for the DoD as they continue along their path to orientate towards the Indo-pacific region, forcing focus back on the importance of European defense interoperability. US defense companies seem to be a step ahead of this government reorientation with their presence still strong in the European defense market.

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