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EU needs more integration with Ukraine defence industry: Kubilius
The EU needs to learn from Ukraine's battle-earned experience and work with the war-torn country to secure supply chains for critical capabilities, especially drones, the Commissioner for Defence has said.
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In recent years, defence companies have stepped up their involvement in space projects, prompting calls for more EU-level coordination and investment.
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EU not ready for Eurobonds to boost defence spending, says Kubilius
The EU executive proposed in early March a five-point plan to rearm and reach defence readiness by 2030. In an exclusive interview, EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius told Euronews he expects member states to make use of options proposed in the plan instead of issuing more joint debt.
Much-trailed EU defence strategy fails to outline new funding options
The European Commission's ReArm Europe proposal aims to see member states unleash up to €800 billion in defence spending over the next four years.
More, better, European: White Paper maps path for EU rearmament
Next week, the EU Commission will present the White Paper on the Future of European Defence, with guidelines on how to boost production and defence readiness in the face of possible Russian military aggression.
Five ideas for reshaping Europe's future defence sector
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'Ready to defend': EU hardens line against Trump's Greenland threats
Donald Trump's repeated threat to take control of Greenland one way or another has aroused a sense of alarm across Europe.
Kubilius: Space is an EU top priority, but budget is still limited
In ten years, the global space economy could triple in size. Europe wants to remain at the forefront of this sector, but risks being left behind if words are not matched by action, said EU Commissioner for Space and Defence Andrius Kubilius.
EU signs satellite constellation contracts to up secure connectivity
The multi-orbital satellite constellation, dubbed IRIS², is scheduled to come fully online in 2030.
EU 'defence bonds' cheaper if national budgets frontloaded: Kubilius
Andrius Kubilius is expected to draw up a White Paper on European Defence within his first three months in office, including ways to finance what he has described as a "big bang" in military spending.
Euroviews. Si vis pacem, para bellum
Experts warn that Russia will be able to launch a full-scale attack on the EU and NATO within the next five years. Europe must finally take its security into its own hands, Andrzej Halicki and Andrius Kubilius write.
EU should prioritise enlargement in this mandate — Commissioner pick
Andrius Kubilius, who may lead talks for the EU executive, has supported the speedy enlargement of the bloc to Ukraine and the Balkans.
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The European Parliament declared Russia a "state sponsor of terrorism" this week in a vote overwhelmingly backed by MEPs.