Core Points - The European Union (EU) has reached an agreement on the "European Defence Industrial Plan," marking a significant step towards achieving "defence readiness by 2030" [1] - The plan will receive an initial funding of €1.5 billion from 2025 to 2027 to enhance defence production capabilities, joint procurement of military equipment, and development of supply chains [3] - The agreement establishes a legal framework for EU investments and joint procurement in the defence sector, aiming to reduce reliance on non-EU military equipment, which currently accounts for over 60% of the EU's military supplies, primarily from the US [3] Funding and Objectives - The initial funding of €1.5 billion is designated for expanding defence production capabilities and supporting the development of the defence industry within EU member states [3] - The plan aims to decrease the proportion of military equipment sourced from outside the EU from over 60% to 45% [3] - The agreement stipulates that components from countries like the US can only be procured within very limited parameters, ensuring that EU companies are the primary beneficiaries of the funding [3]
欧盟就实施防务工业计划达成协议 加速摆脱对美武器依赖
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-10-17 08:51