“Acquaintance with new weapons. Conflict spurs investment in European defense companies – both old and new – The Economist January 9, 20:19 NV Premium Share: First-ever European defense commissioner Andrius Kubilius (Photo: Andrius Kubilius / Facebook) Kenneth Cukier, Deputy editor-in-chief of The Economist, told how Russia’s war against Ukraine contributes to increasing defense investments”, — write on: ua.news
Andrius Kubilius, the first ever European Commissioner for Defense (Photo: Andrius Kubilius / Facebook)
Kenneth Cukier, deputy editor-in-chief of The Economist, told how Russia’s war against Ukraine is contributing to increased investment in European defense companies.
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If there is a symbolic image of the war in Ukraine, it is probably a small drone destroying a Russian tank. There are many examples of such destruction in social networks. The asymmetry of costs and damage is typical of modern warfare. It also prompts a large-scale re-equipment of the armed forces. In 2025, Europe’s old defense business will collide with an innovative ecosystem of entrepreneurial startups.