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.
Dawn Aerospace joins EU-funded Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) programme
Dawn Aerospace said it has been selected to support the European Union’s Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) programme, aimed at developing the bloc’s first counter-hypersonic interceptor system.
Germany accuses Chinese warship of targeting EU mission aircraft with laser in Red Sea
Germany has accused a Chinese warship of targeting a German civilian-operated aircraft with a laser during a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea.
EIB triples funding to €3 billion for defence industry SMEs, signs first deal with Deutsche Bank
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has tripled its intermediated financing for Europe’s defence industry supply chain from €1 billion to €3 billion.
European Union adopts €150 billion SAFE instrument for joint defence procurement
The Council of the European Union has officially adopted the Security Action for Europe (SAFE), a new €150 billion financial instrument.
European Commission and EIF announce €40 million investment in defence tech fund by Keen Venture Partners
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have announced a €40 million investment in Keen Venture Partners' European Defence and Security Tech Fund.
Switzerland joins EU PESCO project “Cyber Ranges Federation” to enhance cyber defence training
Switzerland will participate in the European Union’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) project “Cyber Ranges Federation” (CRF), following approval by the EU Council on 20 May 2025.
EU imposes sanctions on Russian military entities over use of chemical weapons in Ukraine
The Council of the European Union has imposed new restrictive measures on three Russian military entities involved in the use and development of chemical weapons.
Industry welcomes EU–UK security and defence partnership, calls for swift action
The EU and United Kingdom have agreed on a Security and Defence Partnership following the EU–UK Leaders Summit held in London on 19 May.
Denmark to allocate more than 800 million EUR to Ukraine on behalf of the EU in 2025
In 2025, Denmark will be responsible for disbursing approximately 830 million euros for donations procured in the Ukrainian defence industry on behalf of the EU.
Honeywell awarded European Defence Fund grants for avionics and cybersecurity projects
Honeywell has secured two research grants to lead projects aimed at advancing avionics and cybersecurity capabilities for the European defence sector.