On The John Batchelor Show, Mary Kissel discusses the European gap for funding Ukraine’s defense, Europe's dependence on United States defense, and France’s aging population and pension burdens, arguing that Europe needs to pursue economic growth rather than government handouts to survive security challenges.
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A production line of the Glide, a high-altitude glider that delivers munitions across thousands of miles, is seen at the defense tech startup Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, California, on September 11, 2025. (Getty Images)