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EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Strategy to Counter Russian Threats

The plan aims to close military capability gaps, reduce reliance on the U.S., and bolster support for Ukraine by 2030.

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Die dänische Ministerpräsidentin Frederiksen und EU-Kommissionschefin von der Leyen in der Offiziersschule der Armee auf Schloss Frederiksberg in Kopenhagen
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Overview

  • The EU Commission has presented a comprehensive defense strategy to address potential large-scale conflicts with Russia by 2030.
  • A total of €800 billion will be invested, including €150 billion in EU loans and temporary exemptions from debt rules, to strengthen European defense capabilities.
  • The strategy focuses on seven key areas, such as air defense, drones, and electronic warfare, to address critical military capability gaps.
  • The plan seeks to reduce dependency on U.S. military technology, though explicit warnings about U.S. reliance were softened in the final document.
  • The proposal includes measures to boost joint procurement and relax regulations for the defense industry, while enabling increased military aid to Ukraine.