EDA selects five loitering munition developers for operational trials in Portugal as Europe tests battlefield-ready drone technology
Recent conflicts have accelerated the development and battlefield use of loitering munitions
Greece receives first €118.2 million SAFE defence payment as EU accelerates military modernisation and joint procurement
Greece received its first €118.2 million payment under the European Union’s SAFE defence financing programme on July 23.
Honeywell Aerospace expands European defence market focus through industry cooperation and local supply chain support
Honeywell Aerospace said demand is growing across its international defense business, led by Civitanavi Systems inertial navigation products now supporting customers in Ukraine, Poland, Italy, the United Kingdom and the wider European defense industrial base.
Romania signs €1 billion France deal for Airbus helicopters and Thales radars under SAFE funding
Romania signed a €1 billion defence procurement agreement with France. The package covers Airbus H225M helicopters and Thales Ground Master 200 radars.
European Commission launches EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance to expand joint drone and counter-drone production
The European Commission has launched the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance at the third EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv.
European Commission launches Ukraine defence industry partnership, Drone Deal and €1 billion drone funding under support loan
The European Commission and Ukraine have signed a new defence industrial partnership aimed at integrating Ukrainian and European defence industries more closely.
EU Council approves €120 million European Peace Facility support to strengthen Moldova’s mid-range air defence capabilities
The Council of the European Union has adopted a €120 million assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova.
European Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen EU capabilities, industry and Ukraine cooperation under EDIP
The European Commission proposed five large-scale European Defence Projects of Common Interest on 3 July 2026 to help EU countries jointly strengthen key defence capabilities.
Moldova to receive Roshel tactical armoured personnel carriers under major EU-funded EPF procurement implemented by Estonia’s ECDI
The Moldovan Ministry of Defence said the procurement will support the modernisation of the country’s defence sector.
European Commission releases €3.9 billion for Ukraine drones as first step in wider €90 billion support loan
The payment is the first under the initial tranche of around €6 billion dedicated to drones, which the Commission described as a key capability for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s war of aggression.
European Investment Bank commits €3 billion to Airbus to support Europe’s aerospace research, industrial base and technological edge
The European Investment Bank and Airbus have signed a first €1 billion loan to support research and development in the European aerospace sector.
Lithuania receives first €956.3 million SAFE payment under EU plan to accelerate defence investment and strengthen eastern flank
Lithuania received its first payment of €956.3 million under the Security Action for Europe defence financing instrument on 24 June.