Romania advances €8.3 billion SAFE defence projects including naval programme and domestic shipyard production plans
The joint defence committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate have issued preliminary approval, allowing the process to […]
Indra leads €42.5 million European programme to develop next-generation 4D radar for future warships
The SHIMBAD programme, or Shipborne MultiBand AESA Demonstrator, is backed by the European Defence Fund and has an estimated total […]
European Commission and European Defence Agency launch €35 million BraveTech EU phase to accelerate defence innovation
BraveTech EU was announced on 11 July 2025 by European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius and Ukrainian Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The initiative […]
Patria-led FAMOUS consortium secures €79 million EU funding to advance next-generation European armoured systems
Patria-led FAMOUS consortium has entered its third phase following approval of new European Union funding to accelerate combat capability development.
HYDIS programme advances concept phase for European interceptor to counter hypersonic and ballistic missile threats
MBDA and its partners have advanced the concept phase of the European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System (HYDIS), aimed at countering hypersonic and medium-range ballistic missile threats.
EU and Japan launch defence industry dialogue to strengthen cooperation and supply chain resilience
The European Commission and Japanese officials have held the first EU-Japan Defence Industry Dialogue to advance cooperation between their defence sectors.
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 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
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 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
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 Sweden has secured a €248 million contract to develop and manufacture 20 small satellites for the EUMETSAT Polar System – Sterna programme.