EU must boost defence production amid geopolitical threats, says von der Leyen
"We must have in mind a systemic overhaul of Europe's defence. This is Europe's strategic responsibility," Ursula von der Leyen said.
Ukraine’s share in EU arms exports rises significantly, Eurostat data shows
Ukraine's share in European Union arms and ammunition exports increased to 34.2% in the second quarter of this year, up from 19.7% in the same period last year, according to data released by Eurostat.
EU continues providing Ukraine with modern mine-clearing machines and demining equipment
Two GCS-200 mine-clearing machines and other specialised demining equipment worth over EUR 1.8 million were handed over to the State Special Transport Service by European Union.
EDIRPA:12 proposals submitted by EU Member States and Norway
Procuring together defence capabilities: first ever call to support joint procurement of defence capabilities closes with significant interest from Member States and Norway.
Four European countries to jointly procure Piorun air defence systems from Poland
Lithuania and Poland, together with Latvia and Norway, have formally requested partial European Union funding for a joint procurement of the Piorun very short-range man-portable air defence system.
EU adopts first-ever assistance measure in support of the Albanian Armed Forces
Council of the European Union adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €13 million to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Albanian Armed Forces.
Leonardo’s pioneering role in EU defence: Emissary and E-CUAS projects
Among the 54 projects involving companies and institutions from 26 European countries, 13 saw Leonardo's participation.
Forging European security: EIF and NIF partner to boost defence and innovation investment
The European Investment Fund and the NATO Innovation Fund signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in supporting the long-term growth of the defence, security, and resilience sectors across Europe.
Thales ramps up rocket production at its Herstal site in Belgium
Thales has opened a new assembly line to accommodate a five-fold increase in the production of 70-mm laser-guided rockets at its Herstal site in Belgium.
Fast and FAMOUS: unique European vehicle concept unveiled to boost troop mobility and performance
The EDF FAMOUS 2 project is financed by €95 million from the EU. A total of nine participating EU member states contribute €19 million to the project.
EU adopts assistance measure to support the Moldova’s air defence capabilities
EU adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova to modernise the country’s air defence capabilities.
Naval Group Belgium to lead the European Extended Mine Countermeasures (E=MCM) project
E=MCM’s objective is to deliver new MCM capabilities prototypes ready for industrialization in the European Union.