FILE PHOTO: High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul (not pictured) during a meeting at the Foreign Ministry on November 04, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Groups of European countries agreed on Tuesday to work together to develop missile defence, electronic warfare and other military assets as part of a drive to foster closer defence cooperation between national governments.
Many European countries have ramped up defence spending in recent years, spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine and fears the United States may cut its commitments to protect the continent, particularly under Donald Trump, who has been critical of NATO.
