Andrius Kubilius, a member of the European Parliament nominated for appointment as European Commissioner for Defense in the new European Commission, stated: “I will be responsible for the implementation of the so-called European Defense Industry Program. This program is not only about how to further develop the European defense industry and create new tools, but also about how to accelerate the integration of the Ukrainian defense industry with the European one. This will benefit both sides, allowing member states to spend the money allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in Ukraine itself.”
He noted Denmark’s positive experience, which began to invest in defense production at Ukrainian enterprises and called it an example for other countries.
According to him, the Ukrainian military-industrial complex has achievements, particularly in the production of drones and electronic warfare equipment, which European partners should consider investing in.