The Procurement Review Commission in the Ministry of Defense is to review the legality and efficiency of the use of funds for the European air defense system Sky Shield. This measure was decided in the National Defense Committee by the ÖVP, SPÖ, Greens, and NEOS.

Parliament to be Informed by Armed Forces Procurement Review Commission

Additionally, the Armed Forces Procurement Review Commission will report to Parliament annually. David Stögmüller, defense spokesperson for the Greens, pointed out that procurements in the past have repeatedly led to scandals, therefore control must be ensured. According to parliamentary correspondence, Friedrich Ofenauer (ÖVP) and Robert Laimer (SPÖ) also agreed. The FPÖ completely opposed the air defense system, with Gerhard Kaniak stating that Sky Shield is "significantly more" than a procurement platform.

FPÖ Motion to Extend Compulsory Military Service Rejected

The Freedom Party demanded the extension of compulsory military service and the reintroduction of mandatory militia exercises, an increase in the pay for conscripts to the level of minimum security, as well as raising the defense budget to at least 2 percent of the gross domestic product. According to the government program, the latter is to be achieved by 2032. The motions were postponed with the votes of the other factions.

(APA/Red)

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