Parliament debates how to strengthen European defence and close key capability gaps across the EU скачать в хорошем качестве

Parliament debates how to strengthen European defence and close key capability gaps across the EU

In a report, Parliament members set out their vision for a stronger and more integrated EU single market for defence, aimed at boosting Europe’s defence technological and industrial base and reinforcing credible deterrence. A second report, to be voted on the same day, highlights major capability gaps facing EU countries, including air and missile defence, artillery, missiles and ammunition, drones and counter-drone systems, as well as strategic enablers such as space capabilities and critical infrastructure. It also points to challenges in military mobility, cyber defence, artificial intelligence, electronic warfare, and ground and maritime combat capabilities. MEPs call for stronger European action to address these gaps and urge participating EU countries to launch European readiness flagship projects under the EU’s Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030.