A European Council summit dedicated to defense and Ukraine is slated for Thursday; EU leaders are expected to discuss ways to fund increased military expenditures.
Macron also hinted that he would propose a new defense budget for France, despite lacking a parliamentary majority to pass it.
Think global; build local!
As long as leaders like Trump and Putin exist, countries are going to need defense. It would be better for the EU if they were able to supply their defense needs without having to buy from the US.