The European Union has already signed ten agreements under the SAFE defense program worth a total of €100 billion. This was announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Defense Industry Forum within the NATO summit on Tuesday, reports a UNN correspondent.
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She noted that the SAFE program provides support for joint procurement and the development of Europe's defense industry.
We have good news. Ten agreements worth €100 billion have already been concluded. SAFE is also open to partners and other countries, but 65% of the value of components must be produced in the European Union
According to her, this approach allows strengthening the European defense industry, creating jobs, and developing the research sector.