EU concerned about weapons delivery timelines

EU Commissioner for Defense, Andrius Kubilius, noted that delivery times and prices for weapons are increasing in the European Union, rather than production volumes. According to Kubilius, the main problem is the growing time required to deliver weapons and rising costs, which complicates national security planning for member states. He emphasized that the EU must focus on improving the efficiency of defense production and reforming supply chains.

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Confronting changes in the global arms supply trajectory complicates the operational processes of European countries, intensifying discussions about the need for a more flexible and timely defense policy.