Andrius Kubilius Calls for Unified EU Defence Procurement

Current procurement habits often favor national suppliers or non-EU imports, creating a patchwork of incompatible systems that drain resources and slow production. By streamlining these processes, the European Union could achieve the economies of scale necessary to compete globally while reducing reliance on external hardware. Kubilius views this integration as a critical shift in how member states approach military readiness, moving away from isolated national interests toward a cohesive industrial strategy that maximizes output and technological sovereignty.