EU-Ukraine Defense

Collaboration and integration of the European Union and Ukraine’s defense industries.

The European Union Votes to Deepen Defense Industry Ties with Ukraine

Nov 25, 2025

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by

Elles De Yeager

in Operations & Campaigns

European Union lawmakers have voted to deepen the integration of the bloc’s defense industry with Ukraine, approving a 1.5-billion euro program. This strategic move aims to foster a more resilient and sovereign Europe by collaborating with Ukraine to build a cutting-edge military-industrial complex, deemed crucial for protecting democracies autonomously.