EU Unveils Defence Roadmap
The European Commission and the High Representative have presented a new defence roadmap to enhance defence capabilities across Europe.
Key Objectives
The "Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030" aims to address existing capability gaps, promote increased defence spending among Member States, and achieve full defence readiness by 2030.
- Builds on the ReArm Europe Plan/Readiness 2030
- Includes specific goals and timelines
- Seeks to reinforce Europe's defence posture
Reinforcing Europe's defence posture aligns with continued support for Ukraine.
The plan is a response to a request made by the European Council in June 2025.
Author's summary: EU presents new defence roadmap to bolster military capabilities.