European Defence Agency launches second phase of underwater surveillance project
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has officially launched the second phase of its underwater surveillance technology project.
European Commission signs concession contract with SpaceRISE consortium for IRIS² programme
The European Commission has formalised the next phase of Europe's space connectivity vision by signing a concession contract for the IRIS² programme.
OCCAR: HYDIS programme achieves first milestone with Solution Space Review (SSR)
The HYDIS programme, focused on developing a European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System, has successfully completed its first major milestone, the Solution Space Review (SSR).
EU defence spending reaches record high in 2023, set to grow further in 2024
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has published its annual Defence Data report for 2023, revealing that EU Member States collectively spent a record €279 billion on defence.
EU Defence Industrial Investment Forum: strengthening defence financing and innovation
The EU Defence Industrial Investment Forum highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration between financial institutions and the defence sector.
Council of the European Union approves PESCO Strategic Review to strengthen defence integration
The Council of the European Union has endorsed conclusions on the Strategic Review of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), a cornerstone of EU defence collaboration.
EU approves joint procurement of Mistral 3 air defence missiles led by France
The European Commission has selected a joint procurement project for Mistral 3 missiles, led by France, as one of five initiatives approved on 14 November 2024.
EU defence ministers approve 2024 CARD report, emphasise collaboration and capability development
Defence Ministers from EU Member States have approved the 2024 Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD), often referred to as the “State of the Union” for EU defence.
EU approves joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM air defence system under project JAMIE
The successful deployment with high effectiveness of the IRIS-T SLM systems in Ukraine underlines the importance of this modern system for European air defence in the medium-range layer.
CAVS programme secures EUR 60 million EDIRPA funding for European defence cooperation
The CAVS programme has been awarded EUR 60 million in funding through the European Defence Industry Reinforcement through the common Procurement Act (EDIRPA).
EDA’s autonomous systems community hosts inaugural conference in Brussels
The European Defence Agency (EDA) hosted the first conference of its Autonomous Systems Community of Interest (ASCI) in Brussels from 13 to 14 November 2024.
European Commission and OCCAR sign agreement to bolster EU defence cooperation
In a formal ceremony, the FFPA was co-signed by DG DEFIS Director-General Timo Pesonen and OCCAR Director Joachim Sucker, representing Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager.