Andrew KubiliusEuropean Commissioner for Defense and Space, shows interest in Sweden to assume leadership in the development of defense capacities in Europe. During a recent visit to the Nordic country, The politician visited a ammunition production plant of the Swedish company Saab.
In their statements, collected by the medium Kubilius says that “Sweden has a very strong defense industry and is carrying out a large -scale rearmament, which is a very good example for other member states.”
“We have little time to develop our defensive abilities,” he added. “The intelligence services of the EU countries predict that By 2030, Russia could test the NATO article 5. “
According to the disseminated information, Europe is actively rearming in the context of the war in Ukraine. “The EU and NATO countries are rethinking their defense strategies and increasing investment in military budgets,” says the publication.