'We have to close defence gaps urgently': EU Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee chief McAllister
Summary
David McAllister, head of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, says the EU must quickly improve its defense to handle security threats from Russia. He emphasizes Europe’s current reliance on U.S. military support and calls for developing key defense areas like ammunition, anti-drone systems, and satellite intelligence by 2030.Key Facts
- The EU is no longer at peace with Russia but not officially at war.
- Russia frequently violates EU airspace and conducts cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
- European defense depends heavily on U.S. military capabilities right now.
- Important defense areas needing urgent development include air-to-air refueling, air defense, anti-drone technology, ammunition, and satellite intelligence.
- EU member states showed solidarity with Germany after a drone attack on Leipzig airport, suspected to be linked to Russia.
- Sanctions against Russia continue, and new ideas to protect critical infrastructure are needed.
- The EU aims to establish a stronger, more independent defense system by the end of this decade (2030).
- EU budget discussions are ongoing, with calls for an agreement by 2028 to plan future spending clearly.
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