The Council of the European Union has imposed new restrictive measures on three Russian military entities involved in the use and development of chemical weapons.
The EU and United Kingdom have agreed on a Security and Defence Partnership following the EU–UK Leaders Summit held in London on 19 May.
In 2025, Denmark will be responsible for disbursing approximately 830 million euros for donations procured in the Ukrainian defence industry on behalf of the EU.
Honeywell has secured two research grants to lead projects aimed at advancing avionics and cybersecurity capabilities for the European defence sector.
The Council of the European Union has adopted a €15 million assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia.
A new European defence project, the Technologies for Existing and Future Main Battle Tanks (FMBTech), has officially been launched to modernise and revolutionise Main Battle Tank (MBT) systems.
The ReArm Europe plan signals a significant shift in the EU’s approach to European defence, highlighting its serious consideration of eventually creating a single market for defence.
Under the European Defence Fund (EDF), French defence company Thales is coordinating the EISNET (European Interactive Sensor-Based Dynamic Defence Network) consortium.
The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has expressed strong support for the newly published White Paper outlining a framework for Europe’s defence strategy.
The European Commission has launched the White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030, alongside the ReArm Europe Plan, marking a decisive shift in the European Union’s approach to security and defence.
The European Commission is exploring the possibility of expanding its satellite capabilities to strengthen military intelligence.
President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised the urgency of strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities and taking greater responsibility for its own security.
