Switzerland intends to join the European Sky Shield Initiative
Switzerland has expressed its intention to participate in the European Sky Shield Initiative established by Germany in 2022.
New NSPA acquisition capabilities to be established
The mission of NSPO is to provide responsive, effective and cost-efficient acquisition, including armaments procurement, logistics, operational and systems support and services to the Allies, NATO Military Authorities and Partner Nations.
EDA’s final helicopter exercise ends, opens way for new training centre
Hot Blade 2023 featured the participation of 25 air assets and approximately 1,100 military personnel from six countries, including Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Slovakia, Switzerland, and the host nation,
Baltic Workboats to lead the development of autonomous naval platform
The consortium led by Baltic Workboats won a funding of EUR 95 million in the European Defence Fund competition to create a new type of naval platform for European fleets.
EDA project to examine ammunition for potential ageing degradation
The European Defence Agency and the European Network of National Safety Authorities on Ammunition have kicked- off their latest ‘Round Robin Test’, focusing on ammunition monitoring for low velocity 40x46mm grenades.
NATO and EU release final assessment report on resilience of critical infrastructure
The EU and NATO share a common interest in preventing disruptions to critical infrastructure that provides essential services to citizens and supports our economies.
Defence industry: EU agrees on new rules to boost common procurement
The Council of the EU has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on the European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act (EDIRPA).
European Peace Facility: additional EUR 3.5 billion for military support
The Council of the European Union adopted a decision increasing the overall financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by EUR 3.5 billion.
European Defence Fund: 2023 calls for proposals now open for submissions
On June 22, the European Commission officially opened the submissions for the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2023 calls for proposals.
EU defence industry: deal to boost ammunition production
EU member states agreed a negotiating mandate on the proposed regulation establishing the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP).
New EDA project to identify smart and adaptive materials to enhance camouflage of land systems
The ASCALS project aims at finding new materials and their application processes for active and adaptive camouflage in the visible, infrared and radar ranges.
Diehl Defence signs contract for IRIS-T SLM air defence systems for the Bundeswehr
The IRIS-T SLM system is designed to counter fighter jets, helicopters, cruise missiles, air-to-surface missiles, and larger drones as part of medium-range ground-based air defence.