Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that he does not view purchasing U.S. weapons as a security risk. However, he mentioned it could be beneficial for Europe to reduce its dependence on Washington for arms and defense equipment.
In light of its reliance on the United States for security, Canada has announced a review of its contract to acquire fighter jets from Lockheed Martin amid a trade dispute with the previous U.S. administration.
Upon arriving in Brussels, where NATO members are discussing strategies to enhance Ukrainian and EU military capabilities, Kristersson was asked about the security implications of buying American arms. He expressed confidence in the collaboration with the U.S. defense industry, affirming, "No, I would not say that at all. We have good experiences from cooperation with the U.S. defence industry."
Kristersson also emphasized the need for a stronger European defense industry, noting that both Sweden's defense sector and many European nations would benefit from less dependence on U.S. defense solutions.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged leaders to translate their verbal support for Kyiv into concrete actions, criticizing the past efforts to end the war, including attempts at rapprochement with Russia.
This month, Washington briefly halted certain arms shipments to Ukraine, raising concerns about the risks associated with becoming too reliant on U.S. defense systems.