# European preference in defence is a ‘luxury’ debate, NATO chief tells Euronews

https://mins.news/en/item/80561

- euronews, 2026-09-30 15:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/european-preference-in-defence-is-a-luxury-debate-nato-chief-tells-euronews

> NATO chief Mark Rutte told Euronews that debating a European preference in defence is a “luxury” because neither Europe nor the United States can meet rising demand for defence products. He said the industry should expand its capacity.

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