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.
EU approves additional EUR 15 million support for North Macedonia’s army under European Peace Facility
The Council of the European Union has adopted a €15 million assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia.
Thales leads new European initiative to develop future main battle tank technologies
A new European defence project, the Technologies for Existing and Future Main Battle Tanks (FMBTech), has officially been launched to modernise and revolutionise Main Battle Tank (MBT) systems.
ReArm Europe Plan: European response to European problems
The ReArm Europe plan signals a significant shift in the EU’s approach to European defence, highlighting its serious consideration of eventually creating a single market for defence.
Thales leads European defence consortium for advanced air and missile defence network
Under the European Defence Fund (EDF), French defence company Thales is coordinating the EISNET (European Interactive Sensor-Based Dynamic Defence Network) consortium.
ASD welcomes EU White Paper on defence, calls for urgent action to boost production
The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has expressed strong support for the newly published White Paper outlining a framework for Europe’s defence strategy.
European Commission unveils White Paper and ReArm Europe Plan to strengthen defence capabilities
The European Commission has launched the White Paper for European Defence – Readiness 2030, alongside the ReArm Europe Plan, marking a decisive shift in the European Union’s approach to security and defence.
European Union considers new satellite network for military intelligence
The European Commission is exploring the possibility of expanding its satellite capabilities to strengthen military intelligence.
ReArm Europe Plan: Ursula von der Leyen unveils major EU defence spending initiative
President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised the urgency of strengthening Europe's defence capabilities and taking greater responsibility for its own security.
Commissioner Kubilius and top EU financial stakeholders brainstorm solutions to finance European defence
On 25 February 2025, Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, chaired a High-Level Roundtable with the representatives of some of the most consequential financial stakeholders in the EU.