EU leaders acknowledge the continent's unpreparedness for future conflicts, especially in light of potential Russian aggression. Andrius Kubilius emphasizes the need for ramping up drone production to millions annually by 2030. Ukraine's military success with over 1.3 million drones in 2024 highlights Europe's technological lag in defense capabilities. Experts emphasize that while awareness of the need for rearmament in Europe is growing, the urgency of action to bolster military strength remains critical. EU states are increasingly interested in collaborating with Ukraine to enhance their own defense production.
Andrius Kubilius called for a sweeping ramp-up of drone production, urging EU nations to produce millions of drones a year by 2030.
Ukraine has demonstrated the transformative nature of drones in modern combat, often outmatching Russian capabilities in speed and creativity.
Katja Bego noted that Ukraine's success with drones shows it is possible to rapidly ramp up production if the urgency is there.
Currently, the EU is behind and both Russia and Ukraine reportedly outproduce the entire EU bloc by orders of magnitude.
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