The two defense and aerospace conglomerates bae systems and eads announced that they would not be merging to form the world’s largest defense company, October 10. Most commentators blame Germany, or more specifically Chancellor Angela Merkel, for the collapse.

Former German Defense Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg strongly condemned Germany for sinking the deal, in a rare criticism of the government he used to be a part of. In an article in the Financial Times, Guttenberg cited reports that German insistence on the new defense giant being headquartered in Munich led to the collapse of talks.

British leaders, however, were completely in favor of the deal. The Daily Mail’s Alex Brummer wrote that Britain’s prime minister, deputy prime minister and business secretary were “were falling over each other to let it be known they were broadly in favor” of the deal.

As we noted earlier, giving up bae systems would be completely foolish for Britain, despite the business advantages it has for the company. The fact that the deal fell through doesn’t make Britain any less foolish, just more fortunate.

And there is still a chance that the deal may be revived. Reuters notes that eads itself came together several weeks after talks about its formation fell apart.

The Bible prophecies that Britain would try to hire “lovers.” Describing modern Israel—the United States and Britain—Ezekiel 16:33 states, “Thou givest thy gifts to all thy lovers, and hirest them.” Continually, the emphasis is on Britain pursuing and hiring foreign lovers, not the other way around. Negotiations over the bae/eads certainly fits this pattern. Perhaps Britain and France will even give in to Germany in the end.

Nonetheless, just seeking and approving this deals shows Britain is a foolish nation. Hosea 7:11 calls Britain “a silly dove, without sense.” Offering to give up your biggest and most valuable defense company is certainly “silly dove” defense policy.

This deal may be over, but the trend isn’t. Watch for Britain to continue to trust in Europe for its safety as it hires lovers for itself.