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European Commission allocates €1.07 billion to 57 defence projects supporting key readiness initiatives and innovation

European Commission allocates €1.07 billion to 57 defence projects supporting key readiness initiatives and innovation

The European Commission will invest €1.07 billion in 57 defence projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund calls.

Warburg Pincus establishes European defence investment platform with Munich Re support

Warburg Pincus establishes European defence investment platform with Munich Re support

Warburg Pincus has announced the launch of a dedicated European defence investment platform aimed at capitalising on growing demand across the sector.

European Commission proposes €45 billion Ukraine support for 2026 and eases drone procurement to boost defence capabilities

European Commission proposes €45 billion Ukraine support for 2026 and eases drone procurement to boost defence capabilities

The European Commission has taken preparatory steps to implement a €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s financial stability and defence capabilities.

Ukraine and Romania launch joint drone production projects backed by €200 million EU SAFE programme funding

Ukraine and Romania launch joint drone production projects backed by €200 million EU SAFE programme funding

Ukraine and Romania are preparing to launch joint drone manufacturing projects supported by €200 million under the European Union’s SAFE programme.

European Commission adopts €1.5 billion EDIP programme to boost defence industry and support Ukraine

European Commission adopts €1.5 billion EDIP programme to boost defence industry and support Ukraine

The European Commission has approved a €1.5 billion work programme under the European Defence Industry Programme to strengthen and modernise Europe’s defence sector.

OHB wins €248 million contract to build arctic weather satellite constellation for EUMETSAT programme

OHB wins €248 million contract to build arctic weather satellite constellation for EUMETSAT programme

OHB Sweden has secured a €248 million contract to develop and manufacture 20 small satellites for the EUMETSAT Polar System – Sterna programme.

European Defence Agency to coordinate €50 million programme to harmonise 155mm ammunition testing

European Defence Agency to coordinate €50 million programme to harmonise 155mm ammunition testing

European Defence Agency will coordinate a new Joint Ammunition Qualification programme aimed at harmonising ammunition testing procedures across participating European countries.