Germany accuses Chinese warship of targeting EU mission aircraft with laser in Red Sea
Germany has accused a Chinese warship of targeting a German civilian-operated aircraft with a laser during a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea.
European Defence Agency conducts first EU-level OPEX campaign to test unmanned systems
The European Defence Agency (EDA) launched its first European Defence Innovation Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign.
EDA and ISISPACE sign €10 million contract for pioneering LEO2VLEO military satellite constellation
On June 30, the European Defence Agency (EDA) signed a €10 million contract with Dutch space technology company ISISPACE to develop and launch a new constellation of defence satellites.
European consortium launches MARTE project to develop future main battle tank
The MARTE (Main ARmoured Tank of Europe) project has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone for European defence cooperation and technological sovereignty.
Ursula Von der Leyen: Europe must rethink defence to ensure deterrence by 2030
At the opening session of the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in The Hague, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a firm message on Europe’s evolving defence responsibilities.
EIB triples funding to €3 billion for defence industry SMEs, signs first deal with Deutsche Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has tripled its intermediated financing for Europe’s defence industry supply chain from €1 billion to €3 billion.
EDF grants €10.09 million to VANTAGE project for next-generation long-range tactical UAV development
A European consortium led by Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) has secured up to €10.09 million from the European Defence Fund (EDF) to develop an advanced long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system.
European Union adopts €150 billion SAFE instrument for joint defence procurement
The Council of the European Union has officially adopted the Security Action for Europe (SAFE), a new €150 billion financial instrument.
GMV takes leading role in 2024 European Defence Fund with six project participations
GMV, the multinational technology and defence systems company, has been selected to participate in six projects under the 2024 European Defence Fund (EDF).
European Commission and EIF announce €40 million investment in defence tech fund by Keen Venture Partners
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have announced a €40 million investment in Keen Venture Partners' European Defence and Security Tech Fund.
Switzerland joins EU PESCO project “Cyber Ranges Federation” to enhance cyber defence training
Switzerland will participate in the European Union’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) project “Cyber Ranges Federation” (CRF), following approval by the EU Council on 20 May 2025.
EU imposes sanctions on Russian military entities over use of chemical weapons in Ukraine
The Council of the European Union has imposed new restrictive measures on three Russian military entities involved in the use and development of chemical weapons.