Borrell calls EU members to provide Ukraine with more PATRIOT Air defence systems
The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, called on member states to deliver PATRIOT air defence systems to Ukraine.
EUNAVFOR Aspides: frigate “Hessen” has ended its mission in the Red Sea
The frigate “Hessen” has ended its combat mission to protect merchant vessels from attacks by the Houthi militia in the Red Sea on schedule.
Kallas: Europe needs to improve its own defence capabilities
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas delivered a speech at the European Defence & Security Summit in Brussels, urging European governments and defence industry representatives to step up efforts to boost defence readiness.
European Defence and Security Summit highlights industry’s vital role in strengthening Europe’s security
More than 400 participants on site and several hundred viewers online gathered for the European Defence & Security Summit co-organised and -hosted by the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) and European Business Summits (EBS).
Von der Leyen: European Union needs to turbocharge defence-industrial capacity
"As we strengthen our own sovereignty of defence, industry and key technologies, we will also strengthen our core partnership with NATO," says Ursula von der Leyen.
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Adapting EU defence system: the French nuclear option [LONG READ]
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Leonardo leads successful final demonstration of JEY-CUAS project in Italy
The JEY-CUAS project aims to develop a comprehensive counter-drone system capable of addressing the escalating threat posed by micro and mini drones.
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Debating perspectives of European nuclear deterrence [BRIEF]
European NATO member states are not able to quickly provide Europe with nuclear deterrence as credible as that extended by the United States.
PESCO: two new maritime projects launched
Two critical projects in the maritime domain, launched under the EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), have plotted a clear way ahead on the future development of their projects.
European Union procures modern air surveillance system for the Armed Forces of Moldova
The radar system is being procured for Moldova in the framework of an aid package funded by the European Union through the European Peace Facility (EPF).
EDA and SESAR Deployment Manager renew strategic partnership
The European Defence Agency (EDA) and the SESAR Deployment Manager (SDM) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to renew their strategic partnership.
War in Ukraine boosts Europe’s defence industry
The European Defence Industry Strategy (EDIS) is designed to increase European production capacity in the face of the long-term threat from Russia.