EU Defense Commissioner Calls for Faster Military Mobility as Russia Increases Defense Spending
Andrius Kubilius says Europe's defense readiness must accelerate in response to Moscow's growing military budget.
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The European Union's defense commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, has called for faster military mobility across the bloc, warning that Europe's defense readiness needs to speed up as Russia continues to increase its defense spending, according to Anadolu Agency.
Kubilius's comments point to continuing concern within EU institutions over the pace at which member states can move troops, equipment, and supplies across the continent in the event of a crisis. Military mobility — the ability to transport forces quickly across borders — has been identified repeatedly as a gap in Europe's collective defense posture.
The commissioner's remarks come against the backdrop of sustained increases in Russian military expenditure, which EU officials have cited as justification for accelerating defense investment and coordination among member states.
"Our defense readiness has to speed up," Kubilius said, according to the report, underscoring the urgency officials in Brussels attach to closing gaps in logistics, infrastructure, and cross-border coordination.
The EU has in recent years pushed various initiatives aimed at improving military mobility, including efforts to upgrade transport infrastructure and streamline cross-border military movement rules. Kubilius's latest comments suggest pressure to move more quickly on these fronts is likely to continue.
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- EU defense commissioner urges faster military mobility as Russia boosts defense spending — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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