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Rearming Europe: The reform of EU armaments law after the invasion of Ukraine

Professor Martin Trybus discusses developments in EU’s law and policy on arms and defence readiness in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

28 May 2026
Professor Martin Trybus

Professor Martin Trybus, Birmingham Law School

In many EU Member States, the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine led to significantly increased defence spending to finance a built-up of the armed forces. The necessary rearmament of these Member States requires the efficient procurement of considerable quantities of new equipment. Most of this rearmament is conducted and financed on a national basis.

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