US EditionEU needs more integration with Ukraine defence industry: Kubilius
- On May 12, 2025, EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius and Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held discussions in Brussels focused on enhancing military collaboration and further integrating the defence industries.
- The meeting followed Russia's ongoing unprovoked full-scale attack on Ukraine starting in 2022 and Ukraine's rapid defence industry growth, including advances in drones and AI.
- Kubilius emphasized Ukraine's modern, fast, and cost-effective defence companies, drone success hitting over 80% of frontline targets, and plans for a new EU-Ukraine Task Force on joint procurement.
- The EU has allocated €140 billion in aid to Ukraine, including €50 billion specifically for military assistance, and Kubilius stressed the importance of not only procuring armaments but also integrating expertise and manufacturing technologies.
- The integration effort aims to strengthen European security by combining EU resources with Ukraine’s innovation to produce and innovate jointly against Russian aggression.
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Ukraine to boost Europe's defense
The war is causing Ukraine to sharply increase both weapons production and technical knowledge of weapons systems – so that the country is now on its way to becoming a major exporter to the EU's major defense investment. "We must learn from Ukraine," says Andrius Kubilius, the European Commission's defense chief.
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