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Europe Today: Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defence, reacts to Ukraine's peace plan

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The European Union proposes deepening defense industry ties with Ukraine

The European Union’s defense chief has proposed deeper integration of the bloc’s defense industry with Ukraine as a U.S. peace plan remains in flux and Russia’s unconventional warfare operations rattle the 27-nation bloc

The Independent UK

With an eye on Russia, EU wants to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice

The European Union has introduced a new defense package to speed up the deployment of tanks and troops across its 27 nations

The Independent UK

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EU countries should have 'multiple' security guarantees beyond 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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Space no longer peaceful, President Macron set to say in new space strategy review

France and Europe must be prepared to defend their interests in the orbit too, the French leader is expected to say on Wednesday, as space becomes a key element in the global struggle for security.

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Brussels unveils its plan for defence 'independence' - in production only

With its roadmap for defence, the European Commission wants to boost European production of weapon systems but NATO will keep the operational reins.

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France calls for EU military mobility coordinator to slash troops' transit time across Europe

The European Commission is expected to present a package on military mobility in mid-November to simplify procedures and facilitate movement throughout the bloc.

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EU to move forward with plans for drone wall amid Russian incursions

Ministers aim to bolster defences after spate of airspace violations, amid rising momentum for €140bn loan to Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

EU Steps Up 'Drone Wall' Plans After Russian Incursions

EU countries on Friday agreed on the urgent need to create a "wall" of anti-drone defences, after airspace violations by Russia rattled eastern members.

International Business Times

EU launches drone wall to 'detect and destroy'

The drone wall will focus on detection and intervention, said Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence.

Euronews

European countries meet to discuss a 'drone wall' as airspace violations mount

Representatives from European countries with borders close to Russia and Ukraine are holding talks on building a drone wall to plug gaps in their defenses following several airspace violations

The Independent UK

Europe wants to build a drone wall to protect its eastern flank from Russia. Is it feasible?

Two companies involved with a drone wall in the Baltics say their technology is ready to be deployed.

Euronews

Ukraine Courts Foreign Cash For Military 'Silicon Valley'

At the opening of Ukraine's biggest defence tech fair, arms executives and government officials were welcomed by a giant movie screen blaring an action-style trailer with heavy base undertones.

International Business Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says incursion by Russian jets into Estonian airspace ‘could be big trouble’

Estonia’s foreign minister condemned the incursion as ‘unprecedentedly brazen’

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Poland shoots down Russian drones: Will NATO enter war in Ukraine?

Poland to invoke article 4 of the NATO treaty, calling for consultation within the alliance over security.

Euronews

'Big step forward': Disbursement of EU's €150bn defence loan scheme to start in early 2026

The aim of the SAFE programme is to boost joint procurement, increase interoperability among EU member states and strengthen the European defence industrial base.

Euronews

Poland's €45bn defence loan bid makes up third of EU total

More member states may decide to request loans before the formal deadline in late November.

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EU Commission's defence loan scheme tapped by 20 member states to secure €100bn

EU member states have until 29 July to officially put in a request for financing under the Commission mechanism.

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The most dangerous moment’: Get ready for a 2-front war with Russia AND China by 2027, warns EU Defense Commissioner

The clock is ticking.

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'Show me the money': EU's defence industry wants at least €100 billion after 2027

The European defence industry has urged policymakers to allocate at least €100 billion to defence under the next long-term common budget (2028–34), emphasising that this is the 'bare minimum' required to strengthen the bloc's military capabilities.

Euronews

Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say

BraveTech EU is the first major tech alliance between Ukraine and Europe on equal terms, with each side set to invest €50 million in the programme.

Euronews

Can the EU jet itself into the space race?

A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in the space sector is the goal of the new legislation, but is the bloc willing to invest enough to lead the space race?

Euronews

Give more of EU’s long-term budget to fund space projects, says Commissioner

The EU Commission is in the final stages of drafting a proposal for the bloc's seven-year budget after 2027, which currently stands at €1.2 trillion. The EU Commissioner for Defence and Space has told Euronews that he is seeking additional funding for his policy areas.

Euronews

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.

The Guardian - UK

Loan scheme to rearm Europe could be ‘important breakthrough’ in Ukraine support

EU defence commissioner says he expects a lot of loan requests from member states under €150bn programme

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