The European Union is considering the establishment of new military intelligence satellites as part of its efforts to enhance defense capabilities, according to remarks made by Lithuanian Commissioner.

The proposal includes a 'temporary commercial approach' to expedite the project, as developing such a system is expected to be both time-consuming and costly.

This initiative is part of a broader push by the EU to strengthen its military capabilities in light of increasing geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Russia's actions in Ukraine.

In parallel, the EU is working on IRIS², a new constellation of secure communication satellites aimed at competing with private satellite networks like Elon Musk's Starlink.

Recent developments highlight Europe's reliance on U.S. military support, particularly following the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily halt military intelligence-sharing with Ukraine as leverage for peace negotiations.

This scenario underscores the critical need for Europe to bolster its own defense infrastructure and capabilities.

In response, the Lithuanian Commissioner is scheduled to unveil a significant investment plan aimed at expanding the EU's defense industry next week.

The proposal emphasizes that 'Europe cannot take the U.S. security guarantee for granted,' reflecting a shift in the strategic landscape.

The draft of the investment plan details measures to prioritize arms production within the EU and among 'like-minded third-country companies.' It also calls for facilitating joint arms purchases, easing the financing of defense initiatives, and targeting areas of critical shortfall within the bloc, such as air defense and military mobility.

These provisions indicate a concerted effort by EU nations to enhance their collective military readiness in response to evolving threats.