Commissioner Kubilius continues ‘Missile tour’ with visit to Poland
Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, will be in Poland tomorrow as part of his ‘missile tour’ to fast-track European defence production and ensure the rapid rearming of Ukraine.
The Commissioner’s visit will focus on a clear mandate: a strong Ukraine means a safer European Union, and meeting today’s urgent security needs requires the full mobilization of the European defence industry.
The visit will start with a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz to discuss the implementation of the Ukraine Support Loan (USL) and the SAFE instrument, focusing on how Poland and the EU can expand industrial ramp-up, as well as deepen cooperation with Ukrainian partners. Discussions will also touch on the Commission’s Defence Omnibus and Military Mobility package proposals. A press conference will follow.
A trilateral meeting will follow with Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz and the president of the management board of MESKO, a Polish defence manufacturing company, before touring its production facility in Skarżysko-Kamienna and a second press conference.
At the plant, the Commissioner will engage directly with industry leaders to address the practicalities of the USL, and MESKO’s capacity to meet Ukraine’s immediate needs for ammunition and missiles. A key priority of the visit is identifying and clearing supply chain bottlenecks that affect delivery speeds and pricing. By leveraging EU financial tools like EDIRPA and the Ukraine Support Loan, the Commission is working to ensure that industry has the backing it needs to scale up.
In the face of shifting global dynamics, the Commission is acting as a bridge between Member States, Ukraine and the defence industry. The goal is to ensure that rearming Ukraine happens in a timely manner while simultaneously helping Member States like Poland boost their own restocking efforts and strengthen their economies. This mission is about ensuring that European defence production is not just ready for the future, but delivering for the front lines today.