European Union extends Operation ASPIDES mandate to safeguard Red Sea navigation
he European Council has decided to extend the mandate of the EU maritime security operation, EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, until 28 February 2026.
European Defence Fund: EU allocates one billion euros for next-generation defence technologies
The European Commission has adopted the fifth annual Work Programme under the European Defence Fund (EDF), allocating over €1 billion to support collaborative research and development in defence.
Schiebel Secures New Multi-Year RPAS Contract with EMSA
Austrian drone manufacturer Schiebel has been awarded a new multi-year service contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for its CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS).
Radmila Shekerinska: stepping up NATO-EU cooperation is essential
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska addressed the European Defence Agency (EDA) annual conference “New Horizons in EU Defence” in Brussels on Wednesday (22 January).
EU defence shortfalls demand urgent action, warns Commissioner Kubilius
The European Union faces “colossal” military shortfalls, necessitating a bold, unified approach to defence production and acquisition, said Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space.
EU approves EUR 60 million assistance for Lebanese Armed Forces under European Peace Facility
The Council of the European Union has approved a €60 million assistance measure to support the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) through the European Peace Facility (EPF).
Kaja Kallas calls for EU single market in defence at EDA Annual Conference
The European Union must forge closer ties within its defence industry and develop collaborative weapons systems, according to Kaja Kallas, the new Head of the European Defence Agency (EDA).
IRIS²: a new frontier in the European space programme
On December 16th, the European Commission signed the concession contract for constructing the Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²)
FN Herstal leads European initiative to standardise small arms ammunition
A groundbreaking European initiative, the Small Arms Ammunition Technologies (SAAT) project, has been launched under the coordination of FN Herstal.
MBDA: Mistral 3 project to receive EUR 60 million from European Union
The Mistral project was part of the ‘Air Defence Systems’ section of the EDIRPA. The project will receive funding of EUR 60 million out of a total EDIRPA budget of EUR 300 million.
Frontex selects Airbus in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries for maritime surveillance
The Maritime Heron is equipped with state-of-the-art surveillance tools, including electro-optical and thermal infrared sensors, and a high-performance maritime patrol radar.
ESA to support the development of EU’s secure communication satellites system
The IRIS2 constellation – which stands for Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite – will comprise hundreds of satellites in low Earth orbit and others in medium Earth orbit.