Andrius Kubilius
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EU can't replace Starlink yet, but is on right track, says Kubilius
EU Defence Commissioner told Euronews the US remains irreplaceable for the bloc's security, specifically regarding space services. “When we have IRIS², it will be better than Starlink". But, the EU is not yet there.
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Kubilius: Europe can defend itself but not replace US nuclear umbrella
European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections. However, the EU's top defence and space official also said that the EU can and must work towards becoming independent in conventional defence.
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EU's own satellite communication system now operational – Kubilius
Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US - whose own communication systems are a lot more mature.
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Commission approves eight SAFE defence investment plans worth €74bn
SAFE is one of the biggest prongs of the EU's Readiness 2030 package, which aims to inject hundreds of billions of euros into defence before the end of the decade – by which time many intelligence agencies estimate Russia could attack another European country.
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European defence sector's turnover surges 13.8% to €183bn in 2024
The European sector is growing fast but the industry is urging member states to prioritise home-made equipment over off-the-shelf foreign equipment, arguing that it is a matter of strategic autonomy and "supply chain sovereignty".
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Europe needs its 'own plan' for Ukraine, Kubilius tells Euronews
Europe is once again scrambling to find a foothold in talks to end the war in Ukraine as Putin is set to meet US negotiators in Moscow. For the EU defence tsar this is proof the continent needs to bolster its geopolitical standing fast, he told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today.
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EU countries should not rely only on NATO's Article 5, Kubilius says
The European Union has its own mutual defence clause but it is seen as weaker than NATO's Article 5. The EU Commissioner for Defence appears to want to change that as the US military reconsiders its footprint in Europe.
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EU aims to create a ‘competitive’ single market for space services
The initiative comes as Europe risks further lagging behind global competitors such as the US and China. It would apply to EU and non-EU operators—excluding military activities—and it foresees support for small and medium-sized enterprises.