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Estonia-led EUROGUARD project advances toward semi-autonomous defence vessel by 2026
The EUROGUARD project, led by Estonia and funded by the European Defence Fund, is progressing with the development of a 45-metre semi-autonomous vessel designed for adaptable maritime defence operations.
EU highlights progress in expanding ammunition production capacity at Chemring Nobel in Norway
The European Commission has welcomed significant progress in ammunition production capacity at Chemring Nobel’s facilities in Norway, under the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) programme.
EDA conference in Tallinn urges faster progress on defence robotics and autonomous systems
Europe is advancing in defence robotics but must act more quickly, senior officials said at the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) second Autonomous Systems Community of Interest (ASCI) conference held in Tallinn.
MBDA-led HYDIS consortium completes Initial Concept Review for hypersonic defence interceptor
The HYDIS programme is co-funded by the European Union through the European Defence Fund and by the four participating countries.
European Defence Fund 2025 call draws record 410 proposals for over €1 billion in funding
A record 410 project proposals have been submitted under the European Defence Fund’s 2025 call for collaborative defence research and development, marking the highest level of interest since the Fund's launch in 2021.
European Union agrees on €1.5 billion defence industry programme to support readiness and Ukraine
The European Commission has welcomed a political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP).
EU unveils Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 to strengthen joint capabilities and protect Europe
Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 aims to help Member States close capability gaps and invest in areas where joint action adds the most value.