Jan Pie

Jan Pie, Secretary General of the ASD and key advocate for defense lobbies across 21 European countries, sheds light on Europe’s drive to boost military spending amidst rising geopolitical threats. He discusses the balance of relying on U.S. weaponry versus building local defense capabilities. Pie also confronts the political hurdles that stymie collaborative financing and manufacturing, and emphasizes the need for consolidation in defense procurement to enhance efficiency and competitiveness as Europe navigates a more insecure global landscape.