Part IV: Investment Priority Mapping
What should be procured first?
Chapter summary
Priorities are phased over three periods. Interceptor drones lead because they are combat-proven, cheap and fast to scale.
Key takeaways
- 1
Immediate (2026–2027): €3–5B, led by €1.5–2.5B for 5,000–10,000 interceptor drones.
- 2
Eastern flank detection networks: €800M–1.5B for 50–100 X-band radars and 200–400 RF nodes.
- 3
Medium term (2027–2028): €4–6B; long term (2029–2030): €3–5B.
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