Kubilius: Brussels Considering New Military Intelligence Satellites

The Lithuanian commissioner stated that he would propose a “temporary commercial approach” to EU countries, acknowledging that the project would be both time-consuming and costly.

The EU is already working on developing a new constellation of secure communication satellites, known as IRIS², which aims to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Kubilius’ comments follow U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent decision to temporarily suspend military intelligence-sharing with Ukraine in an effort to push for peace negotiations. This move has highlighted Europe’s dependence on the U.S. for security.

Next week, Kubilius is set to unveil a significant investment plan to strengthen the EU’s defense industry, supporting Ukraine while deterring Russia. According to a draft document obtained by POLITICO, he emphasized that “Europe cannot take the U.S. security guarantee for granted.”

The draft proposal includes measures to prioritize weapons production within the EU and among allied third-country companies, promote joint arms procurement, facilitate defense project financing, and address key capability gaps, such as air defense and military mobility.


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    Isn’t it just charming how Brussels thinks a “temporary commercial approach” will magically solve our military woes? 🤔 Meanwhile, we can just sit back and watch the EU play catch-up while trying to outdo Musk. Classic! 🍿

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