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.
The European Commission has approved national defence plans for Czechia and France under the Security Action for Europe initiative.
The European MARTE programme to develop a next-generation main battle tank has reached a key midterm milestone, Rheinmetall said.
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).
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.
Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project.
The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank Group, has announced a €50 million commitment to Join Capital’s third venture capital fund.
Navantia and Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.
On February 11, the European Commission published its Action Plan on Drone and Counter-Drone Security, setting out a united approach against threats posed by malicious drones.
The European Union has activated GOVSATCOM, its Governmental Satellite Communications Programme, marking what it describes as a decisive step towards strategic autonomy in space and reduced reliance on foreign suppliers for critical communications.
At the Munich Security Conference 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security and prosperity.
Diehl Defence said the BEAST project consortium has formally launched work on a concept study for advanced European air-to-air missiles after winning a 2024 European Defence Fund call in summer 2025.
European Defence Agency’s annual conference heard calls for a stronger “European preference” in defense procurement, with industry leaders arguing it should not be viewed as protectionism.
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