Industry leaders urge European defense focus at EDA conference amid procurement, governance, and security debates
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.
EDA brings seven EU states and shipbuilders together to shape future European Combat Vessel frigates
The European Defence Agency hosted Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal, alongside shipbuilders, on 15 January to discuss the design, needs and next steps for a future European Combat Vessel, a new family of frigates.
EDA launches four year SPHYDA research project to cut noise from autonomous underwater vehicles
The European Defence Agency has begun a four year research effort to reduce the acoustic signature of autonomous underwater vehicles in order to strengthen naval stealth and limit the impact of human made sound on marine life.
EDA conference in Tallinn urges faster progress on defence robotics and autonomous systems
Europe is advancing in defence robotics but must act more quickly, senior officials said at the European Defence Agency’s (EDA) second Autonomous Systems Community of Interest (ASCI) conference held in Tallinn.
EU armament directors seek faster joint defence procurement at European Defence Agency meeting
National Armament Directors from across the European Union met at the European Defence Agency on 16 October for a high-level conference aimed at strengthening Europe’s defence industrial base and increasing its capacity to respond to security threats.
EDA urges stronger EU integration of cyber and electromagnetic capabilities in defence operations
The European Defence Agency (EDA) is calling for greater coordination between cyber and electromagnetic capabilities to keep pace with the rapid digital transformation of military systems and the growing reliance on the electromagnetic spectrum for operations
Kaja Kallas calls for unified EU defence vision and continued support for Ukraine
Kaja Kallas, the Head of the European Defence Agency (EDA), has called on EU Member States to work towards a “common European vision for defence” and stressed that Russia must not be allowed to succeed in its war against Ukraine.
ESA inaugurates fourth deep-space antenna in Australia to strengthen Solar System communications
The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially inaugurated a new 35-metre deep space antenna in New Norcia, Western Australia, strengthening its ability to communicate with spacecraft throughout the Solar System.
Progress report 2025: European Union’s ambitions take shape through Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO)
From unmanned ground vehicles to maritime surveillance, integrated missile defence and cyber capabilities, the European Union is focused on military readiness.
Denmark donates satellite communication services to Ukraine through European Defence Agency
Denmark has decided to donate satellite services to the Ukrainian armed forces through the European Defence Agency (EDA).
European Defence Agency conducts first EU-level OPEX campaign to test unmanned systems
The European Defence Agency (EDA) launched its first European Defence Innovation Operational Experimentation (OPEX) campaign.
EDA and ISISPACE sign €10 million contract for pioneering LEO2VLEO military satellite constellation
On June 30, the European Defence Agency (EDA) signed a €10 million contract with Dutch space technology company ISISPACE to develop and launch a new constellation of defence satellites.