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 […]
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.
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).
Airbus Helicopters selected by European Defence Agency to expand Capa-X drone capabilities under M2UAS project
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.
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.