The Latest Breaking News from Andrius Kubilius

EU Steps Up 'Drone Wall' Plans After Russian Incursions

EU countries on Friday agreed on the urgent need to create a "wall" of anti-drone defences, after airspace violations by Russia rattled eastern members.

International Business Times · Sep 26, 2025

EU launches drone wall to 'detect and destroy'

The drone wall will focus on detection and intervention, said Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence.

Euronews · Sep 26, 2025

European countries meet to discuss a 'drone wall' as airspace violations mount

Representatives from European countries with borders close to Russia and Ukraine are holding talks on building a drone wall to plug gaps in their defenses following several airspace violations

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

'Big step forward': Disbursement of EU's €150bn defence loan scheme to start in early 2026

The aim of the SAFE programme is to boost joint procurement, increase interoperability among EU member states and strengthen the European defence industrial base.

Euronews · Sep 9, 2025

Poland's €45bn defence loan bid makes up third of EU total

More member states may decide to request loans before the formal deadline in late November.

Euronews · Jul 30, 2025

EU Commission's defence loan scheme tapped by 20 member states to secure €100bn

EU member states have until 29 July to officially put in a request for financing under the Commission mechanism.

Euronews · Jul 24, 2025

The most dangerous moment’: Get ready for a 2-front war with Russia AND China by 2027, warns EU Defense Commissioner

The clock is ticking.

We Got This Covered · Jul 24, 2025

'Show me the money': EU's defence industry wants at least €100 billion after 2027

The European defence industry has urged policymakers to allocate at least €100 billion to defence under the next long-term common budget (2028–34), emphasising that this is the 'bare minimum' required to strengthen the bloc's military capabilities.

Euronews · Jul 15, 2025

Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say

BraveTech EU is the first major tech alliance between Ukraine and Europe on equal terms, with each side set to invest €50 million in the programme.

Euronews · Jul 11, 2025

Can the EU jet itself into the space race?

A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in the space sector is the goal of the new legislation, but is the bloc willing to invest enough to lead the space race?

Euronews · Jul 8, 2025