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EU adopts first-ever assistance measure in support of the Albanian Armed Forces
Council of the European Union adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €13 million to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Albanian Armed Forces.
![Leonardo’s pioneering role in EU defence: Emissary and E-CUAS projects](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SkyTender-new-new-C-UAS-planning-assessment-tool-from-Leonardo.jpg)
Leonardo’s pioneering role in EU defence: Emissary and E-CUAS projects
Among the 54 projects involving companies and institutions from 26 European countries, 13 saw Leonardo's participation.
![European Defence Agency: roll-out of the next generation of MARSUR technology](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/European-Defence-Agency-roll-out-of-the-next-generation-of-MARSUR-technology.jpg)
European Defence Agency: roll-out of the next generation of MARSUR technology
The Maritime Surveillance (MARSUR) project is a technical solution that allows dialog between European maritime information systems.
![OCCAR: successful launch of the Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System (HYDIS) programme](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCCAR-successful-launch-of-the-Hypersonic-Defence-Interceptor-System-HYDIS-programme.jpg)
OCCAR: successful launch of the Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System (HYDIS) programme
The first of four workshops for the Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System (HYDIS) programme was held on June 28 at MBDA in Paris, marking a significant milestone in the project's development.
![Airbus Defence and Space SAU and Autoflug sign contract for Eurodrone programme](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Airbus-Defence-and-Space-and-Autoflug-sign-contract-for-Eurodrone-programme.jpg)
Airbus Defence and Space SAU and Autoflug sign contract for Eurodrone programme
Airbus Defence and Space SAU and Autoflug have signed a contract for the European MALE RPAS (Eurodrone) programme.
![Forging European security: EIF and NIF partner to boost defence and innovation investment](https://defence-industry.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EU-and-NATO-launch-task-force-on-resilience-of-critical-infrastructure.jpg)
Forging European security: EIF and NIF partner to boost defence and innovation investment
The European Investment Fund and the NATO Innovation Fund signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in supporting the long-term growth of the defence, security, and resilience sectors across Europe.
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Vyoma awarded two European Defence Fund contracts to enhance space security
Vyoma has been awarded two contracts by the European Defence Fund (EDF) programme of the European Commission.