Romania selects Quantum Systems Vector reconnaissance systems under EU SAFE procurement instrument
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has selected Quantum Systems to supply additional Vector reconnaissance systems.
Romania’s SAFE defence loan faces contract deadline pressure as defence ministry signals caution on terms
Romania’s €16.68 billion loan agreement with the European Commission under the Security Action for Europe programme has opened a major financing route for defence procurement and strategic infrastructure.
Romania’s SAFE defence funding faces political dispute over alleged influence peddling and German supplier deal
Romania’s Defence Minister Radu Miruţă has warned that some defence procurement contracts under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe programme could be lost if bureaucratic obstacles are not resolved before the 31 May deadline.
Romania: SAFE programme billions to boost Western defence giants amid marginal domestic industry participation
Romania’s €16.7 billion borrowing package under the SAFE defence financing framework is facing growing scrutiny amid concerns that much of the programme’s economic value could flow to Western Europe while Romania assumes the long-term financial burden.
Romania’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme faces growing questions. Are government claims consistent with reality?
The IFV programme—accounting for roughly one-third of Romania’s €8.33 billion SAFE package—is under scrutiny over pricing, localisation, and procurement process.
SAFE programme: Poland signs €43.7 billion EU defence loan deal to support armed forces modernisation
Poland has signed a €43.7 billion low-interest European Union defence loan agreement, securing the largest allocation granted to any participating member state under the bloc’s SAFE programme.
Romania advances €8.3 billion SAFE defence projects including naval programme and domestic shipyard production plans
The joint defence committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate have issued preliminary approval, allowing the process to […]
Indra leads €42.5 million European programme to develop next-generation 4D radar for future warships
The SHIMBAD programme, or Shipborne MultiBand AESA Demonstrator, is backed by the European Defence Fund and has an estimated total […]
European Commission and European Defence Agency launch €35 million BraveTech EU phase to accelerate defence innovation
BraveTech EU was announced on 11 July 2025 by European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius and Ukrainian Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The initiative […]
Patria-led FAMOUS consortium secures €79 million EU funding to advance next-generation European armoured systems
Patria-led FAMOUS consortium has entered its third phase following approval of new European Union funding to accelerate combat capability development.
HYDIS programme advances concept phase for European interceptor to counter hypersonic and ballistic missile threats
MBDA and its partners have advanced the concept phase of the European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System (HYDIS), aimed at countering hypersonic and medium-range ballistic missile threats.
EU and Japan launch defence industry dialogue to strengthen cooperation and supply chain resilience
The European Commission and Japanese officials have held the first EU-Japan Defence Industry Dialogue to advance cooperation between their defence sectors.