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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 14h

At a very productive and frank E5 Defence Ministers meeting we discussed how to strengthen 🇪🇺 support for 🇺🇦 by mobilising EU instruments including #UASL to deliver what Ukrainians urgently need to defend themselves and how to further rapidly increase our&🇺🇦defence production.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 25/10/2026

Great impressions from my mission to Prague this week. Good to witness Czech resolve to ramp up 🇨🇿 & Eastern Flank #DefenceReadiness, also through EU 🇪🇺 funds and programmes.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 23/10/2026

Hybrid warfare seeks to spread fear, division in our democracies, to destroy our political will to defend ourselves. The 3rd Hybrid Threats Report brings a clear message - “political resolve and decisive actions in reactive response is the only way to deter hybrid threats.”

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 22/10/2026

Portugal is strengthening 🇵🇹 & Southern Europe defence readiness via #SAFE. 🇪🇺 funds will help develop artillery&air defence systems, satellite infrastructure, drones and counter drone systems and ammunition stockpiles. Important progress towards building NATO3.0. #EUDefence

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 21/10/2026

The EU 🇪🇺 is progressing towards #DefenceReadiness. With 🇨🇿 President Pavel we discussed next steps in building stronger Europe. We need to continue building European Defence Union w our close partners, including Ukraine🇺🇦& robust defence industry, reduce fragmentation&develop strategic enablers.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 21/10/2026

3D printers - critical asset for European defence industry 🇪🇺. Impressed with my visit to Průša 3D in Prague 🇨🇿 – European/Czech company that successfully built secure supply chains for 3D printers production. European drones need European 3D printers!

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 21/10/2026

Much better rules&infrastructure for 🇪🇺 military mobility are needed - we agreed with 🇨🇿 Minister of Defence Jaromír Zůna. I hope in December we will have the proposed ambitious Military Mobility Package approved: harmonised rules, solidarity pool of transport & emergency mode.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 21/10/2026

Nearly 90 years ago the failure of collective security in Europe, betrayal of Czechoslovakia in Munich, Molotov–Ribbentrop pact, Nazi terror, more than 40 years of communist dictatorship teaches us: If you don’t choose peace through strength - You will get war through weakness.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 21/10/2026

Thank you for a constructive meeting, 🇨🇿 PM Andrej Babiš. We discussed bigger opportunities for defence industry using 🇪🇺 instruments, such as #SAFE. 🇨🇿 defence&space industry will also benefit from a more integrated EU defence market. I thanked Czech Republic for hosting @euspa.bsky.social 🇪🇺.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 20/10/2026

Good progress in the second trilogue on Military Mobility Package. We have an urgency to provide swift and agile EU military mobility for moving NATO troops across Europe. Hope the legislators will reach agreement on strong & ambitious Package by the end of this year.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 19/10/2026

Europe’s defence industry faces critical dependencies on non-NATO supply chains. Fast-growing 🇱🇹 Elarion leads by example, building new secure supply chains. 🇪🇺 We must double down on de-risking. We’ll step up engagement to strengthen Europe’s defence industrial resilience.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 17/10/2026

Better preparedness saves lives. #EUSpace techs - from Copernicus 🇪🇺& Galileo to GOVSATCOM & future IRIS² - help monitor risks&coordinate responses. At “From Space to Grassroots”, we discussed the Compass that draw a path for more space in support of disaster management. @hadjalahbib.bsky.social

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 17/10/2026

Modern warfare is changing fast. 🇺🇦 shows us—those who innovate fastest gain the edge. With #AGILE, the EU 🇪🇺 will invest €115mln in 2027 to help start-ups&SMEs turn bold ideas into deployable defence capabilities—grants in 4 months&technologies reaching armed forces within 1–2 years.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2026

🌍 When every minute counts, concerted action can deliver effective Disaster Risk Management. Great conversation w @hadjalahbib.bsky.social at the “From Space to Grassroots” event. Working in a Compass of more space, better data&readiness help save lives. Tangible value of #EUSpace🇪🇺

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2026

Congratulations to the winners - 🇪🇺 defence innovation companies - who were selected in the second phase of #BraveTechEU!🇪🇺 Defence innovation matters, but innovation tested under operational conditions matters even more. #EUDefence

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2026

Boosting 🇪🇺 defence production, strengthening security of supply & reducing dependency on components from 3rd countries! €168.2mln under #EDIP will support 8 projects to scale up production of energetic components for missiles, drones, ammunition across 17 sites in 14 MSs & 🇳🇴. #EUDefence

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 16/10/2026

There will be no big bang in defence readiness or in space if there will be no big bang in our Universities. Universities are the source & the leaders of ‘intellectual’ big bang. Keynote at the Anniversary of the Magna Charta Universitatum ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 14/10/2026

Delighted to exchange views w/frmr 🇪🇺Commissioner and 🇫🇷PM Michel Barnier on European Security Council and his support for Ukraine as a part of European security architecture prior to 🇪🇺accession. Good to have such great expertise in our intellectual ‘big bang’ on 🇪🇺defence!

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 14/10/2026

One more disbursement of €2.86 billion for the defence of Ukraine via Ukraine Support Loan. #UASL proves to be effective mechanism to strengthen 🇺🇦 defence. Formula 'Peace through strength' will be implemented by ramping up strength on Ukraine’s side! ➡️ link.europa.eu/4H4YBT

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 14/10/2026

While in Warsaw 🇵🇱 I visited the National Traffic Management Centre of Poland. Impressed to see how Poland is preparing to address the potential surge in military mobility. In 2025 @EU_Commission prepared and proposed solutions for Military Mobility in Europe: ⬇️

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

We agree w/ 🇵🇱 Minister Sikorski that Europe is on a good trajectory building #DefenceReadiness. We also agree that victory of 🇺🇦 is exsistential to the future European Security Architecture. Grateful for 🇵🇱 leadership in defence on 🇪🇺 Eastern Flank. Together we’ll deter Russia.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

It was good to meet 🇵🇱 Minister Andrzej Domański in Warsaw. 🇵🇱 is a strong leader in #DefenceReadiness on Eastern Flank. 🇪🇺 funding via #SAFE is critical to boost both national and European defence&industry. Europe needs ambitious #MFF for defence of our values&freedoms!

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 13/10/2026

Poland is a great example how to take care about national, regional & European defence. W 🇵🇱 Defence Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz we discussed SAFE loans, strategic enablers, military mobility & MFF with strong defence/space spending line. Using 🇪🇺 funds&working together brings #DefenceReadiness.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 12/10/2026

Congrats to College of Europe in Natolin on the opening of the European Security and Strategy faculty! Because it all starts with the power of ideas. In 🇪🇺 defence we need not only a financial or industrial “big bang”, but also an intellectual "big bang”. My keynote ⬇️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 12/10/2026

Pleased to meet new 🇭🇺 Minister of Defence Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi at #WSF2026. New minister - new commitments to European #DefenceReadiness! Hungary resubmitted an updated national defence investment for 5,4 bln EUR from #SAFE.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 12/10/2026

Today at #WSF2026 I presented progress of 🇪🇺 Defence programs. #SAFE #EDIP #AGILE #EDPCIs are in motion. With €billions&super fast implementation we are boosting European pillar of NATO, supporting 🇺🇦 & ramping up our defence/space industry. Strong industry - strong Europe!

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 12/10/2026

🇪🇺& 🇧🇻 are big supporters of 🇺🇦. It was good to touch base w Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre on how our international partners can do more to support 🇺🇦. We’ll continue building European defence industry&discussing new forms of decision making, including European Security Council! #SOTEU #WarsawForum

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 11/10/2026

It was pleasure to spend the whole weekend with the “family of Jarl Hjalmarson Foundation” in Visby, Gotland. Heated and insightful discussions about Ukraine, Europe, Russia, USA. And as always - a brilliant global lecture by Carl Bildt. A lot of inspiration & “food for thought”.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 10/10/2026

Today we have signed €1 billion loan agreement with Spain 🇪🇸 under the Security Action for Europe #SAFE 🇪🇺 for rapid scale up of Spanish defence capabilities&readiness. A key step in delivering for a stronger and safer Europe’s South and Mediterranean region. #EUDefence #ProtectWhatMatters

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

Hostile drone activity is increasing across Europe. With an additional €130 million under the BMVI combined with European defence programmes and investments, @EU_Commission strengthens Europe’s ability to detect, deter and respond to evolving threats. ⬇️ link.europa.eu/Nr4cdw

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 08/10/2026

Today marks a new milestone for Europe in space. 🇪🇺🛰️ We unveil the first images from sentinel 3C a landmark moment for #CopernicusEU and for Europe’s ambition in space. European investment delivers knowledge, resilience and benefits for our citizens. #DGDefis @esa.int @eumetsat.int

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 07/10/2026

Speed and scale of #MilitaryMobility operations is essential to deter aggression, to prevent war. Member States alone cannot do it. Military & civilians alone cannot do it. But as a Union – we can. That’s why the Commission has proposed an ambitious military mobility Package.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 07/10/2026

With Jens Meier CEO of Hamburg Port Authority we discussed the Port’s contribution to Europe's #DefenceReadiness through industrial collab on site, #MilitaryMobility, energy resilience & security of infrastructure. I welcome the plans for dual use investment in Hamburg harbour.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 07/10/2026

In my discussions w EU&NATO militaries - one conclusion: 🇪🇺 has to quickly fix problems in #MilitaryMobility. W/LTG André Bodemann of 🇩🇪Bundeswehr Joint Operations we hope that Military Mobility Package will be adopted in 2026. Reminder: COM proposed this package in 2025!

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 07/10/2026

Today I’m in Hamburg focusing on #MilitaryMobility🇪🇺 NATO makes defence plans & determines capabilities needed. But those plans will work only if we can move soldiers&equipment across the continent – and fast. We need 🇪🇺 military mobility rules to defend Europe; we need Military Schengen.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 07/10/2026

Every euro we send to Ukraine turns into air defence with drone interceptors & missiles. Today @ec.europa.eu 🇪🇺 launched a fifth disbursement of €1.24b for 🇺🇦 under #UASL of €90b. And it will continue doing so. Russia will not intimidate Europe with its hybrid incursions.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 06/10/2026

🛡️ Europe further boosts defence industry & capabilities. First #SAFE payments to: 🇧🇪 Belgium - €309m 🇨🇿 Czechia - €1.251bn More investments, more jobs, more security! 🇪🇺 We act together & we reinforce #EUDefence ⬇️ 🔗 link.europa.eu/8X6vBw #ProtectWhatMatters

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 06/10/2026

A record-breaking year for 🇪🇺defence innovation. 612 project proposals, incl. initiatives with 🇺🇦, have been submitted for the European Defence Fund (#EDF), competing for a €1bn envelope. Strategic collaboration delivering the cutting-edge capabilities our armed forces need.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

On future of European defence, European Security Council w #friendsofeurope & #DelorsFoEFoundation. Our resilience depends on defence industrial readiness&capability projects, working w Ukraine, addressing common threats on Eastern borders, scaling 🇪🇺military mobility capacity.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

EP is our key partner in building 🇪🇺#defencereadiness . Today with SEDE members discussed our progress in making 🇪🇺safer: 🛡️institutional&material defence readiness 🛡️support to 🇺🇦Ukraine 🛡️EDPCIs, security of supply& production ramp-up 🛡️space🛰️ My opening statement: ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 01/10/2026

Insightful working meeting with Executive Director Alberto Mazzola representing Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies, about railways’ role in military logistics, Ukrainian lessons and about railways military capability and sustainability challenges.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 30/09/2026

Sincere and open conversation at #EuronewsDefenceSpace2026 on most topical issues: ✅Our defence readiness&resilience ✅Europe’s support for Ukraine and response to Putin’s threats ✅European champions in defence and space ✅and more. More on @euronews - www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/k...

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 30/09/2026

🌊 Ocean observation from space - put to work. 🛰️ @copernicusmarine.bsky.social EU satellite & in-situ data have helped Europe understand how our ocean is changing. Proud to see this journey reflected in the 10th Copernicus Ocean State Report. 🔗 Find #OSR10: marine.copernicus.eu/news/publica...

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 29/09/2026

Today I welcomed in Brussels 🇱🇹Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius of 🇪🇺European Commission @ec.europa.eu and 🇱🇹#LT27EU Presidency both share many priorities to pursue: defence, security, resilience, enlargement. Looking forward to our cooperation towards safer 🇪🇺!

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 29/09/2026

Today at #ConnectingEuropeDays 2026 by @ec.europa.eu everybody agreed with WWI US General J. Pershing, who said: “Battles are won by infantries, wars - by logistics”.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 29/09/2026

Our roads, ports and faster procedures are key to our militaries’ movement. I discussed @ec.europa.eu proposal on #MilitaryMobility with NATO JSEC Commander Lt. Gen Kai Rohrschneider

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 28/09/2026

Today 5 first EDPCIs with a envisaged funding ambition of around EUR 190 billion by 2036 were launched. This is a major breakthrough to close 🇪🇺 most critical cabality gaps in the areas of air and missile defence, drones and counter-drones, maritime and seabed, space and Eastern Flank Watch. 1/2

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 25/09/2026

Presentation by industry stakeholders - MBDA, Safran, Thales, Airbus, and Destinus - of European airshield capabilities against upper-layer ballistic missiles #BliksemEXO in 🇳🇱. Welcomed leadership of industries in the spirit of SOTEU for 🇪🇺 defence flagships&strategic enablers.

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 25/09/2026

My “launching tour” of European space ports today started … in Brussels. Met with the Portuguese Airforce on their plans to build a new Space Port in Santa Maria, Azores 🇵🇹. We need to act urgently now, to have a better situation in 10 years time. ⬇️1/2

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Andrius Kubilius @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu · 24/09/2026

By EU treaties, defence is a national prerogative. We have 27 armies, 27 defence policies, 27 defence budgets. We also have major “non-achievements”, which we need to overcome in the nearest future to achieve readiness. My take at the Business Europe event. Long thread ⬇️

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