EU unveils Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 to strengthen joint capabilities and protect Europe
Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 aims to help Member States close capability gaps and invest in areas where joint action adds the most value.
EU armament directors seek faster joint defence procurement at European Defence Agency meeting
National Armament Directors from across the European Union met at the European Defence Agency on 16 October for a high-level conference aimed at strengthening Europe’s defence industrial base and increasing its capacity to respond to security threats.
MBDA: European MarsEUs project successfully demonstrates advanced BLOS combat capability in Belgium
Led by MBDA and funded by the European Union with €25 million, the MarsEUs initiative brings together 23 partners and subcontractors from 11 European countries.
Leonardo secures €300 million EU contract to deliver advanced cybersecurity services across institutions
Leonardo has been awarded Lot 1 of the inter-institutional framework contract FREIA to provide advanced cybersecurity services to the European Commission and to 71 entities, including institutions, bodies and agencies of the European Union.
Ukraine signals readiness to join EU-led Drone Wall defence initiative against Russian threats
Ukraine’s Minister of Defence, Denys Shmyhal, has confirmed the country’s readiness to take part in the European Commission’s ‘Drone Wall’ project aimed at countering Russian drone threats.
European Commission allocates €150 billion under SAFE to strengthen defence readiness
The European Commission has announced the tentative allocation of €150 billion in financial assistance under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme.
Poland to be biggest beneficiary as EU Member States fully subscribe to €150 billion SAFE plan
SAFE is part of the EUR 800 billion defence investment plan agreed under the Polish presidency, to be invested by 2030.
EU states request up to €121 billion in SAFE defence funding, Poland tops initial interest list
EU member states have expressed interest in receiving between €106 billion and €121 billion under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, according to European Commission data from late July 2025.
Eighteen EU member states signal demand for €127 billion in defence loans under SAFE instrument
The European Commission has received initial expressions of interest from 18 Member States aiming to access at least €127 billion in loans through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument.
European Commission establishes SAFE Special Group to support security action for Europe
The European Commission has formally announced the creation of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) Special Group, established under Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1106.
Denmark donates satellite communication services to Ukraine through European Defence Agency
Denmark has decided to donate satellite services to the Ukrainian armed forces through the European Defence Agency (EDA).
EU and Ukraine launch BraveTech EU to drive joint defence innovation and integration
The European Commission and Ukraine have jointly announced the launch of BraveTech EU, a new initiative designed to accelerate defence innovation through close collaboration.