More and more often, people say that buying American military equipment is not an investment in security, but in dependence. F-35 jets, Patriot systems, or HIMARS launchers are technological masterpieces – yet without U.S. approval, they can turn into expensive scrap metal. Critics ask bluntly: can we speak of sovereignty if it depends on political obedience to the U.S.? Supporters argue that only through cooperation with the United States does Europe gain a real shield against aggression. However, each update, authorization, or repair becomes another link in the chain of control. So, is the American alliance a guarantee of security – or a quiet form of subordination? Take part in the poll and decide which side you’re on.