Ukraine and Romania are preparing to launch joint drone manufacturing projects supported by €200 million under the European Union’s SAFE programme.
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 will coordinate a new Joint Ammunition Qualification programme aimed at harmonising ammunition testing procedures across participating European countries.
The European Commission has unveiled a €115 million funding initiative aimed at accelerating defence innovation across Europe.
Australian counter-drone specialist DroneShield has announced the establishment of a manufacturing capability within the European Union to produce counter-UAS systems.
The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank Group, has announced a €50 million commitment to Join Capital’s third venture capital fund.
The European Union has activated GOVSATCOM, its Governmental Satellite Communications Programme, marking what it describes as a decisive step towards strategic autonomy in space and reduced reliance on foreign suppliers for critical communications.
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At the Munich Security Conference 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security and prosperity.
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.
The European Commission has adopted the European Defence Fund annual Work Programme for 2026, dedicating one billion euro to collaborative defence research and development projects.
Canada has concluded negotiations to join the European Union’s Security Action for Europe programme, unlocking significant future defence opportunities for Canadian companies.
Spain’s Indra has signed an agreement on 18 November to design a new radar station for the Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette developed under the EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation.
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