Lessons from the war in Ukraine for the future of EU defence
"We need more innovation for our defence industry and our military capabilities," writes Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Fortifying Defence: Strengthening Critical Energy Infrastructure against Hybrid Threats
The European security order is undergoing a fundamental transformation, where hybrid threats will likely increase.
Denmark joins EU defence and security cooperation
On May 23, the Council of the European Union adopted a decision confirming Denmark’s participation in the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO).
Borrell: EU delivered 220,000 artillery shells to Ukraine
European Union countries have supplied 220,000 artillery shells and 1,300 missiles to Kyiv over the past two months.
11 new PESCO projects focus on critical defence capabilities and interoperability
The Council of the European Union has adopted a fifth wave of collaborative projects within the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) framework, with 11 new projects.
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).