For first time, Ukraine’s drone makers and Europe’s arms firms have joined one body: EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance
Eighteen companies aim to build drones and counter-drone systems together, folding Ukraine's combat-tested industry into Europe's.
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The EU just released $7 billion for Ukraine to buy Patriot missiles and drones
The money comes from Europe's existing loan to Kyiv, and the decision finally lets Ukraine place orders for the American interceptors it cannot build itself.
Commissioner: Macron-Merkel 2017 idea may get another chance in 2026, as Europe needs to become defense giant
The Commissioner revives Security Council proposal.
“Sleeping giant” awakens: EU launches €6 billion Drone Alliance with Ukraine as US shifts to Indo-Pacific
The US is shifting to Indo-Pacific. What EU announced with Ukraine shows Europe is preparing for that reality.
Europe is considering its virtual Space Command and IRIS² system that could also aid Ukraine
Europe is launching sovereign satellite communications to end reliance on US.
EU defense chief: Stop relying on Washington and craft our own peace plan – POLITICO
Former Lithuanian PM warns Brussels could lose its seat at the table as US-led talks proceed without European input.
Europe must be prepared, as Russia says its Peresvet system can cover up to 1,500 km and target reconnaissance satellites
Kubilius says Russian spy satellites are already shadowing German ones.
EU defense chief says Europe’s own €150 billion defense fund must now help Ukraine
Kubilius, speaking during the Berlin Global Dialogue, called on EU countries to support Ukraine using SAFE loans following the halt of US aid and its switch to a pay-for-weapons model.
EU can’t stop Russian drones yet, defense chief says — 2030 goal already outdated
At a security conference in Brussels, Andrius Kubilius revealed the bloc has met only 50% of NATO's defense capacity targets.
European Defence Commissioner “more optimistic” on investments in Ukraine’s defence industry
Andrius Kubilius moved from spring concerns about lukewarm EU support for Ukraine's defence investments to declaring their intentions to tap €150 bn in EU defence loans "quite soon."
Euroactiv: Ukraine welcome to join EU’s IRIS² satellite network as Starlink reliance sparks unease
The project could give Kyiv an alternative to Musk’s system during the war.
Europe must be ready to build millions of drones as Russian threat grows, EU warns
EU Defense Commissioner Kubilius urges Europe to act on lessons from Ukraine before it’s too late.
EU warns US: “Peace through strength” only works if Ukraine gets more support
EU defense chief Kubilius says Ukraine’s partners must step up, or peace will remain out of reach.
EU launches € 150 bn SAFE defense loan scheme, eyes joint Ukraine procurement
The Security Action for Europe gives EU member states funding options for joint procurement and support for Kyiv.