Despite recent political tensions between the U . S . and members of the NATO alliance , as well as increasing implementation of protectionist trade policies in select markets , defense collaboration between transatlantic allies remains strong . This holds true across the U . S . and European defense industrial bases , and U . S . export opportunities to Europe and European participation in U . S . programs continue apace . Aerospace and defense suppliers in the Pacific Northwest can position to take advantage of these market dynamics and related opportunities .
European Deterrence
The U . S . National Defense Strategy ( NDS ) released in 2018 identified a return to “ Great Power competition ” as the leading threat motivating U . S . defense policy .
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