This approval may indicate the EU's willingness to adapt its 'Buy European' requirement in response to urgent defence needs, which could set a precedent for future exemptions and suggests a shift in EU defence procurement strategies.
Brussels Grants Exemptions for US-Made Defence Equipment
The European Commission has approved Ukraine’s request for €6.1 billion to purchase air and missile defence systems, including US-made Patriot missiles, as part of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The funding also covers drone equipment, ammunition, and electronic warfare equipment. This decision follows intensive discussions among EU member states and with Washington, as reported by Euractiv.
This approval may indicate the EU's willingness to adapt its 'Buy European' requirement in response to urgent defence needs, which could set a precedent for future exemptions and suggests a shift in EU defence procurement strategies.
Brussels Grants Exemptions for US-Made Defence Equipment
The European Commission has approved Ukraine’s request for €6.1 billion to purchase air and missile defence systems, including US-made Patriot missiles, as part of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The funding also covers drone equipment, ammunition, and electronic warfare equipment. This decision follows intensive discussions among EU member states and with Washington, as reported by Euractiv.