Right, because scientific funding in Europe magically appears out of nowhere amid record defense spending.

Much of the best science ever done was done in a military context.

Very true, among them: - Nuclear energy - Internet & GPS - Numerous medical advancements (rapid medical response techniques, advanced trauma care, etc.)

It's a dual-edged sword.

> sword

I'm not sure if this was intentional or not, but I bet a fair bit of metallurgy was learned producing a better sword.