At the Berlin Security Conference, Micael Johansson, CEO of SAAB, discusses the future of Europe’s defence industry. He emphasizes building a strong, resilient European defence industrial base through increased investment, collaboration between countries, and scaling capabilities to remain competitive. Johansson stresses that Europe must develop sovereign capacity while maintaining the transatlantic link with the U.S., which remains crucial for shared defence goals. Highlighting Germany as a key partner, he advocates reciprocal investment and cooperation across European defence industries. His message: Europe must balance collaboration, investment, and strategic autonomy to strengthen its security and technological independence.