The European Union has allocated EUR 39 million from the European Peace Facility to the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) to strengthen the defence development of the Republic of Moldova.
Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the EU’s flagship initiative for defence, has achieved a deepening of cooperation across all military domains.
Members of the European Parliament backed the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA).
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The EU funded FAMOUS programme has a unique and innovative approach to develop the next generation armoured vehicles and situational awareness system that enhance ground combat capabilities.
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Russia’s war on Ukraine has laid bare the challenges that the European defence industry faces as it tries to meet increased demand and ramp up production.
The European Defence Agency has so far signed eight framework contracts with European industry for the joint procurement of 155mm ammunition.
At the informal meeting of the European Union ministers of defence, the discussions centred on continuing support to Ukraine in Russia’s war of aggression and European defence challenges.
European Union defence ministers met in Toledo, Spain, on Wednesday to consider long-term financial support for Ukraine's military.
EU has delivered 223,800 artillery rounds and mortar mines to Ukraine, marking the initial phase of a comprehensive plan aimed at supplying the Armed Forces of Ukraine with one million shells.
The the Council of the European Union decided to impose restrictive measures against seven Russian individuals and five entities responsible for conducting a digital information manipulation campaign called 'RRN' (Recent Reliable News).
NFM Group has been selected with partners within the European Defense Fund (EDF) to deliver on the ARMETISS smart textile development programme.
DG DEFIS is launching the preparation of a dedicated Transition Pathway for the Aerospace and Defence ecosystem (ASD).
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