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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.

European Commission launches €115 million AGILE programme to accelerate defence innovation and rapid deployment

European Commission launches €115 million AGILE programme to accelerate defence innovation and rapid deployment

The European Commission has unveiled a €115 million funding initiative aimed at accelerating defence innovation across Europe.

European Commission approves SAFE defence funding plans for Czechia and France

European Commission approves SAFE defence funding plans for Czechia and France

The European Commission has approved national defence plans for Czechia and France under the Security Action for Europe initiative.

MARTE: European main battle tank programme marks midterm progress as development moves to design phase

MARTE: European main battle tank programme marks midterm progress as development moves to design phase

The European MARTE programme to develop a next-generation main battle tank has reached a key midterm milestone, Rheinmetall said.