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The European Commission presented a new EU defense roadmap to strengthen European defense capabilities, the European institution announced on Thursday, UNN reports.
“Today, the European Commission and the EU High Representative proposed to EU member states the roadmap Preserving Peace – Defense Readiness Roadmap 2030 – a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defense capabilities,” the statement said.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that, “moving from plans to action, the roadmap proposes four European flagship areas: European Drone Defense Initiative, Eastern Flank Watch, European Air Shield, and European Space Shield.” “This will strengthen our defense industry, accelerate production, and preserve our long-standing support for Ukraine,” she noted.
As noted, the EU defense roadmap “sets clear goals and milestones to close capability gaps, accelerate defense investment across member states, and guide EU progress towards full defense readiness by 2030.” “Strengthening Europe’s defense also means firm support for Ukraine,” the European Commission emphasized.
