Ukrainian Combat Experience And Developments Must Become Part Of The EU’s Defense System — Kubilius

EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has emphasized the necessity for the European Union to incorporate Ukraine's combat experience and defense advancements into its own defense mechanisms. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Kubilius stressed the importance of integrating Ukraine's resources into Europe's defense capabilities. According to him, the primary objective of Europe should be to significantly enhance its defense potential, thereby bolstering NATO and the transatlantic partnership.

To accomplish this goal, the European continent must implement the "Europe 3.0" concept, which aims to develop both defense capabilities and the corresponding management mechanisms, as noted by the commissioner. Kubilius highlighted that Europe's defense industry confronts two significant challenges: the urgent need to acquire weapons to meet NATO's readiness objectives for 2030 and overcoming the fragmentation within its defense-industrial complex.

Among the potential joint defense projects between Europe and Ukraine, the commissioner identified counter-drone capabilities, air and missile defense, protection of the eastern flank, and security at sea and in space as key areas of collaboration. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has also called for the establishment of a new body, a European Security Council, that would involve third countries such as Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Norway to improve the continent's response to security challenges and expedite decision-making processes.