Andrius Kubilius, the European Union's defence commissioner, has urged member states to share their arms stockpiles with Ukraine and to transition from producing sophisticated, expensive weapons to more scalable and cost-effective systems. He highlighted that Europe is falling behind in missile production compared to Russia and Ukraine, with the latter producing 700 of its own cruise missiles, while the EU manages fewer than 300. Kubilius emphasized that strengthening Ukraine's military is essential, especially as discussions for peace negotiations with Russia gain traction. He proposed that a €60 billion fund, part of a larger €90 billion loan, could be utilized to purchase arms from EU stockpiles, allowing countries to reinvest in their own production. The EU is also preparing to introduce initiatives to enhance defence production and reduce market fragmentation, addressing the barriers that currently limit cross-border cooperation in the defence sector. Kubilius advocates for consolidation within the industry to foster competitiveness on a global scale.