# UK and E5 defence ministers issue joint statement on European security in Paris

> Defence ministers from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Poland issued a joint statement in Paris on 26 October reaffirming collective NATO defence, joint industrial procurement and continued long-term military support for Ukraine.

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- Published: 2026-10-31T22:01:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T00:43:00Z
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The ministers recognized Russia as the most acute and enduring threat to Euro-Atlantic peace, noting that recent airspace intrusions and hybrid attacks reinforce European unity. They committed to assuming greater European responsibility within the NATO alliance while affirming the essential role of the United States in collective deterrence.

The E5 nations agreed to accelerate defence-industrial collaboration based on standardized capability requirements and measures targeting illicit maritime logistics. The declaration outlines joint political and procurement intent rather than committing to immediate changes in national statutory defense budgets.

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Publication of the E5 Defence Ministers' Paris joint declaration on 26 October 2026.

Methodology: The date records publication of the cited primary source. Intergovernmental security commitments are specified in the article.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | E5 Defence Ministers release joint Paris statement | Multilateral defense ministerial statement issued on 26 October 2026. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom](<https://www.gov.uk/government/news/e5-defence-ministers-statement-october-2026>) (Source checked: 2026-11-01; Published: 2026-10-26)

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