EU countries to develop next-generation air-to-air missile
One of the new PESCO projects aims to develop next-generation short-range air-to-air missile.
European Commission: powering strategic autonomy in space
The European Commission is enhancing technological sovereignty of the European Union through greater investment and cooperation.
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European defence in a changed strategic environment [EDA Annual Report 2022]
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has stepped up its support to our EU governments as they debate the way forward for European defence.
Military mobility: EU allocates €790 million to improve transport infrastructure
The CINEA has launched a call for proposals under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport programme, making €790 million available from the military mobility envelope.
€1 billion EU support for ammunition and missiles for Ukraine
The Council of the European Union adopted an assistance measure worth €1 billion under the European Peace Facility that will further contribute to strengthening the capabilities and resilience of Ukraine.
EU approves €70 million in support of Moldovan and Georgian defence forces
The Council of the European Union adopted two assistance measures under the European Peace Facility in support of Moldovan and Georgian armed forces.
EU Defence Research Project TALOS demonstrates laser technology applications
TALOS (Tactical Advanced Laser Optical System) is an EU-funded defence project selected under the Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR).
Breton: Germany has a pivotal role to play in boosting EU ammunition production
German Rheinmetall is the biggest producer of artillery ammunition in Europe. Currently, the company is producing up to 450,000 artillery rounds per year.
EU members decided on joint ammunition procurement for Ukraine
The agreement allows the joint purchase of 155mm artillery rounds and, if requested by Ukraine, missiles from economic operators from European Union or Norway.
Von der Leyen: we are ramping up and speeding up the production of ammunition
We stand by our promise to support Ukraine and its people, for as long as it takes, said President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
€500 million and new measures to urgently boost EU defence industry capacities in ammunition production
The European Commission has adopted the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) to urgently deliver ammunition and missiles to Ukraine and to help EU Member States refill their stocks.
EU plans to allocate over €500 million to increase ammunition production
The European Union’s executive wants to set aside more than €500 million to increase ammunition production to help Ukraine and replenish the stocks of EU member countries.