Overview
- In a joint statement, Germany, France, Italy, Poland and the UK said they will intensify cooperation against drones, cyberattacks and disinformation by exploring counter‑drone systems, enhancing information sharing and pursuing joint procurement.
- The ministers affirmed that support to Ukraine will remain open‑ended, with a commitment to maximize military aid and integrate Ukraine’s defense industry into European initiatives and supply chains.
- Germany said it will sustain multi‑year Patriot funding through the PURL mechanism, noting €500 million already financed and at least €150 million for a new package, and aims to present a UK joint‑procurement proposal at the next meeting in Warsaw.
- Italy announced €800 million in civilian support and additional military aid packages, while France is preparing security guarantees with a Franco‑British coalition and pushing tougher enforcement against Russia’s sanctions‑evading oil network.
- Poland plans to submit over €40 billion in defense‑industrial projects under the EU investment scheme, including joint ventures with Ukrainian firms, as officials highlighted daily hybrid attacks and recent drone sightings at European airports and vowed to meet NATO capability targets.