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.
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.