The European Union defense industry requires allocating at least 100 billion euros

The European Union defense industry called on policy makers to allocate at least 100 billion euros to defense within the framework of the next long-term budget & quot; 2028-2034 & quot; stressing that this is & quot; minimum & quot; It is necessary to enhance the military capabilities of the union.

& nbsp; European news that the European Union’s defense, security and space industry warned that the amount of 13 billion euros for security and defense in the current long-term budget of the European Union & quot; 2021-2027 & quot; It is not mentioned when it comes to protecting Europe from serious threats. The allocation of about 150 billion euros for defense and security during the next 7 -year budget course, starting in 2028.

During recent months, the European Union urged member states to intensify their national defense efforts, and suggested a plan to reinforcement of 800 billion euros. But so far, the pace of work has not been fulfilled. The Association of Space, Security and Defense has warned in its document that it is & quot; despite the recent increases, the current investment rate and defense purchases in Europe are not enough to deal with the most severe military conditions. & quot; Minimum & quot; It is necessary to start rebuilding the European defensive industrial base, especially after decades of lack of funding that led to & quot; defensive gap & quot; With a value of 600 billion euros during the so -called period & quot; peace returns & quot;

The exact detail of the European Union’s next budget remains secret until Wednesday. But according to leaked documents, the Commission is expected to suggest the establishment of a huge industrial box that merges up to 14 items of the current budget items, covering the defense, space and technology programs. Also, a clause of European preference to enhance sovereignty in vital areas such as digital technologies, space, biotechnology, security and defense. The growing union. Otherwise, the lack of chronic investment in space, defense and security may lead to weakening capabilities, delaying critical transformations, and increasing dependency. The strategic independence of the European Union.

Although it did not provide specific numbers due to the ongoing negotiations, the European Commissioner acknowledged that the maintenance of the current space systems alone will cost more than 17 billion euros. A billion euros is currently allocated.

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