Europe’s Drone Initiative Unveils Defense Readiness Weaknesses
The Urgent Imperative for European Drone Production
Last week, Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space, sounded a clarion call for a dramatic increase in drone production across Europe. He urged EU nations to triple their efforts, aiming for the production of millions of drones annually by 2030. Such aspirations, while ambitious, reflect a recognition of a pressing need—one that has only been exacerbated by recent geopolitical tensions.
In stark contrast to European…