NATO and the European Union meet to discuss deepening cooperation on cyber defence
Senior officials from NATO and the European Union met on Friday (22 September 2023) to discuss challenges and further cooperation in the cyber domain.
Defence readiness: strengthening the European defence industrial base
In Europe, collectively we have everything we need to step up the Defence Union in terms of technology, industrial basis, skills and know-how, writes Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for the Internal Market.
Estonia to purchase non-lethal equipment for the Moldovan armed forces
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.
EU officials call for renewed energy in PESCO commitments and projects
Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the EU’s flagship initiative for defence, has achieved a deepening of cooperation across all military domains.
European Union strengthens defence industry through common procurement
Members of the European Parliament backed the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act (EDIRPA).
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FAMOUS programme: next generation armoured vehicles and situational awareness [VIDEO]
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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Reinforcing the European defence industry [BRIEFING]
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.
EDA signs framework contracts for joint procurement of 155mm ammunition
The European Defence Agency has so far signed eight framework contracts with European industry for the joint procurement of 155mm ammunition.
Hanno Pevkur: Europe must raise defence spending
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.
EU defence ministers review EUR 20 billion plan for Ukrainian defence
European Union defence ministers met in Toledo, Spain, on Wednesday to consider long-term financial support for Ukraine's military.
European Union supports Ukraine with substantial artillery ammunition deliveries
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.
EU sanctions Russian disinformation campaign
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).