Europe without the US. How the continent is preparing to rearm for $1 trillion

For the first time since World War II, Europe has begun to consider whether it is capable of fighting and defending itself without the US military umbrella, and the answer turned out to be more complex than "yes or no." Amid pressure from Donald Trump, the continent is ramping up defense production at its fastest pace since the Cold War.

Europe already dominates the production of tanks, artillery, drones, and ships, but is critically dependent on the US for fighter jets, satellite intelligence, and anti-aircraft missiles. Can it become self-sufficient when threats are getting closer?writes The Wall Street Journal. LIGA.net retells briefly.