NATO General: The West has only a year and a half to prepare for war with Russia and China The Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Alexus Grynkewich warned: in 2027, a simultaneous attack is possible — Russia on Europe, China on Taiwan. The West must be ready. “We

To improve movement of troops, military kit and so defence readiness, funds for #militarymobility will increase tenfold under the new #MFF; supporting civilian & military dual-use investment in a major boost for cybersecurity, infrastructure and defence capability development🇪🇺

Couldn't agree more! This is exactly what the EU, NATO, and our transatlantic partners need to do together—and we must speak this kind of language publicly! ⬇️ 🔗defense.gov/News/News-Stor… 🔗defence-industry.eu/nato-must-matc… 🔗army.mil/article-amp/28… 🔗pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/…

While 🇪🇺 is committed to further develop our state of the art space capabilities - Galileo, Copernicus, IRIS², EOGS, LEO-PNT, SSA - interesting to see 🇺🇸 ambitions at the US Space Force. Important to cooperate among transatlantic partners on space for defence & defence of space.

Robert "Magyar" Brovdi delivered hard truths about the war to NATO generals at LANDEURO 2025 in Wiesbaden. 🔻Key points: • No tank in the world can withstand a $400 drone. • What will NATO do if Shaheds fly over Europe? Your doctrines need an urgent review. • Unmanned Systems

Had a great conversation with Fabio Mauri, a.k.a. DG MEME, about my early days in physics, the Lithuanian independence movement Sąjūdis, path into politics, my interest in cycling, and more.

Join our #EUDefenseNight livestream! ➡️ bit.ly/44J47YU TONIGHT, we're highlighting the EU’s commitment to investing in the security of the European continent. Hear from Andrius Kubilius, industry executives from the defense/space sectors, policy experts, and more.

Great meeting with the Presidential team at the The White House 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇸 Presented EU initiatives to ramp up 🇪🇺 defence industrial base.  Europe is stepping up: more investment, more innovation, stronger industry. Close coordination key to supporting 🇺🇦

The Kremlin’s drones over Ukrainian cities each night speak louder than words: Putin does not want peace. The only way to achieve peace in Europe is through the formula “peace through strength”. Interview with Jim Sciutto CNN

Honoured to salute Rev.  Arlester Brown, one of the last D-Day heroes, at #EUDefenseNight. Europe does not forget America’s solidarity while gearing up EU readiness to prevent further war.

In war trust between the fighting nation and its leadership is more important than modern weapons - difficult to build and to keep, but easy to lose with one significant mistake by the leadership. Transparency & open European dialogue is the only way to repair the damaged trust.

Delighted to meet Vanessa Matz, Belgian Minister of Public Modernisation, Civil Service, Public Enterprises, Digitisation and Buildings Administration🇧🇪 We discussed 🇪🇺space initiatives, including our efforts to create space single market, new EU space systems and boost financing

As the deadline to submit requests for #SAFE loans is almost here, I am impressed to hear that already now ✅at least 20 🇪🇺Member States will request the loans  ✅more than €100 bn will be requested to ramp up European Defence #Readiness2030 Want peace - be Ready for Defence!

Spoke 📞w 🇺🇦Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal on ways to procure for, with & in Ukraine, develop new defence tech, and build together. Through SAFE, EDIP/USI, EDF, BraveTechEU we will address 🇺🇦&🇪🇺 capability needs. Rule of law environment & transparency are essential for success.

Great memories from my US visit for #EUDefenseNight, the Aspen Security Forum & meetings with US counterparts. Europe is preparing to take more responsibility for its defence, to ensure readiness and deterrence. Strong transatlantic partnership is vital to supporting Ukraine.

Delighted to see big interest of 🇪🇺Member States in #SAFE loans. Up to €150 bn will reach European defence industry & contribute to ramping up European defence #Readiness This is a major step towards achieving our defence goals quickly & decisively! ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…