Ursula von der Leyen, representing the European Union, has called on Europe’s major car, aerospace, and heavy industry companies to shift their production focus towards manufacturing tanks, planes, and artillery. This move aligns with the EU’s broader strategy to enhance self-reliance in military production and bolster collective security in light of persistent international tensions. European leaders are thus advocating for an industrial reorientation to support allied defense initiatives and to increase regional autonomy.
EU’s von der Leyen calls on European industry to build defense equipment
