European security policy changed on 24 February 2022 when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the sovereign country of Ukraine – this prompted European decision-makers to look at the security situation from a shared point of view. The situation also changed from the perspective of the defence equipment industry.

Determined efforts must be made to enhance European defence cooperation and capabilities

“Europe can bolster its defence to a new level by developing shared European capabilities with even greater determination,” says Esa Rautalinko, President and CEO of Patria.