European Commission allocates €1.07 billion to 57 defence projects supporting key readiness initiatives and innovation
The European Commission will invest €1.07 billion in 57 defence projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund calls.
Warburg Pincus establishes European defence investment platform with Munich Re support
Warburg Pincus has announced the launch of a dedicated European defence investment platform aimed at capitalising on growing demand across the sector.
European Commission proposes €45 billion Ukraine support for 2026 and eases drone procurement to boost defence capabilities
The European Commission has taken preparatory steps to implement a €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s financial stability and defence capabilities.
Ukraine and Romania launch joint drone production projects backed by €200 million EU SAFE programme funding
Ukraine and Romania are preparing to launch joint drone manufacturing projects supported by €200 million under the European Union’s SAFE programme.
European Commission adopts €1.5 billion EDIP programme to boost defence industry and support Ukraine
The European Commission has approved a €1.5 billion work programme under the European Defence Industry Programme to strengthen and modernise Europe’s defence sector.
OHB wins €248 million contract to build arctic weather satellite constellation for EUMETSAT programme
OHB Sweden has secured a €248 million contract to develop and manufacture 20 small satellites for the EUMETSAT Polar System – Sterna programme.
European Defence Agency to coordinate €50 million programme to harmonise 155mm ammunition testing
European Defence Agency will coordinate a new Joint Ammunition Qualification programme aimed at harmonising ammunition testing procedures across participating European countries.
European Commission launches €115 million AGILE programme to accelerate defence innovation and rapid deployment
The European Commission has unveiled a €115 million funding initiative aimed at accelerating defence innovation across Europe.
European Commission approves SAFE defence funding plans for Czechia and France
The European Commission has approved national defence plans for Czechia and France under the Security Action for Europe initiative.
MARTE: European main battle tank programme marks midterm progress as development moves to design phase
The European MARTE programme to develop a next-generation main battle tank has reached a key midterm milestone, Rheinmetall said.
EDA launches VLEO-DEF programme to design Europe’s first military satellite concept for Very Low Earth Orbit
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has signed a €15.65 million research contract with a European industry consortium to explore military satellite operations in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
OHB secures ESA contract to build RAMSES spacecraft for rapid asteroid Apophis mission and strengthen Europe’s planetary defence
The German space company OHB has secured a contract worth €81.2 million from the European Space Agency to develop the RAMSES spacecraft for the upcoming Apophis asteroid mission.