EU breaks ground on Cologne GOVSATCOM hub to strengthen secure satellite communications for government users across Europe
Europe’s secure satellite communications programme advanced last week with the groundbreaking of the GOVSATCOM site in Cologne, Germany.
EU formally concludes SAFE agreement with Canada to support participation in joint defence procurement programmes
The Council of the European Union has adopted a decision formally concluding an agreement with Canada on participation in procurement under the Security Action for Europe instrument.
EU and Republic of Korea agree to expand security and defence partnership amid shared European and Indo-Pacific threats
The European Union and the Republic of Korea agreed to expand security and defence cooperation during their 11th Summit in Brussels.
Poland receives first €6.6 billion SAFE payment as EU moves to accelerate defence investment
Poland has received its first €6.6 billion payment under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe defence financing instrument.
European Commission opens €20 million call to support IRIS² user terminal industrialisation
The European Commission has opened a new call for proposals for grants to support the development of affordable user terminals for IRIS² and GOVSATCOM services.
Romania’s SAFE defence loan faces contract deadline pressure as defence ministry signals caution on terms
Romania’s €16.68 billion loan agreement with the European Commission under the Security Action for Europe programme has opened a major financing route for defence procurement and strategic infrastructure.
SAFE programme: Poland signs €43.7 billion EU defence loan deal to support armed forces modernisation
Poland has signed a €43.7 billion low-interest European Union defence loan agreement, securing the largest allocation granted to any participating member state under the bloc’s SAFE programme.
Patria-led FAMOUS consortium secures €79 million EU funding to advance next-generation European armoured systems
Patria-led FAMOUS consortium has entered its third phase following approval of new European Union funding to accelerate combat capability development.
EU and Japan launch defence industry dialogue to strengthen cooperation and supply chain resilience
The European Commission and Japanese officials have held the first EU-Japan Defence Industry Dialogue to advance cooperation between their defence sectors.
Ukraine and Romania launch joint drone production projects backed by €200 million EU SAFE programme funding
Ukraine and Romania are preparing to launch joint drone manufacturing projects supported by €200 million under the European Union’s SAFE programme.
European Commission adopts €1.5 billion EDIP programme to boost defence industry and support Ukraine
The European Commission has approved a €1.5 billion work programme under the European Defence Industry Programme to strengthen and modernise Europe’s defence sector.
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.