Accelerating European Defense Independence: A Call to Action

European Union Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius emphasized the urgent need for Europe to build defense independence through pan-European capabilities. He clarified that independence means collaboration within the EU and NATO. Kubilius urged the defense industry to prioritize capabilities over profits to avoid production delays.

In a pivotal speech at the European Defence Agency, European Union Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called for Europe to urgently establish independent defense capabilities.

He stressed the importance of developing a European defense identity within NATO, emphasizing collaboration between EU states and Ukraine.

Kubilius urged the defense industry to focus on production capacity over profits, highlighting the vital need for capabilities in the coming years.

(With inputs from agencies.)