The Russian invasion of Ukraine is nearing its third year, yet how to support the war-torn country remains one of the most discussed issues in security and defence circles.
“Europe is wasting its common resources. We have large collective spending power, but we dilute it across multiple different national and EU instruments,” Draghi’s report states.
The Aerospace, Security, and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has expressed approval of the latest European Union report led by Mario Draghi.
Europe’s defence and aviation industries welcome supportive EU Draghi report Read More »
As a further sign of developing defence industrial cooperation between the EU and Ukraine, the EU Defence Innovation Office started its activities early September in Kyiv.
European Union opens a Defence Innovation Office in Kyiv Read More »
A Eurobond for Europe’s Defence and Security: this is the proposal by Stefano Pontecorvo, Chairman of Leonardo, to support the investments needed to consolidate the European industry.
Europe must increase defence spending to at least 2% of GDP and promote a common defence strategy to be globally competitive.
Lorenzo Mariani: more EU funds for defence and forward with alliances and acquisitions Read More »
“We must have in mind a systemic overhaul of Europe’s defence. This is Europe’s strategic responsibility,” Ursula von der Leyen said.
EU must boost defence production amid geopolitical threats, says von der Leyen Read More »
Ukraine’s share in European Union arms and ammunition exports increased to 34.2% in the second quarter of this year, up from 19.7% in the same period last year, according to data released by Eurostat.
Ukraine’s share in EU arms exports rises significantly, Eurostat data shows Read More »
Two GCS-200 mine-clearing machines and other specialised demining equipment worth over EUR 1.8 million were handed over to the State Special Transport Service by European Union.
EU continues providing Ukraine with modern mine-clearing machines and demining equipment Read More »
Procuring together defence capabilities: first ever call to support joint procurement of defence capabilities closes with significant interest from Member States and Norway.
EDIRPA:12 proposals submitted by EU Member States and Norway Read More »
Lithuania and Poland, together with Latvia and Norway, have formally requested partial European Union funding for a joint procurement of the Piorun very short-range man-portable air defence system.
Four European countries to jointly procure Piorun air defence systems from Poland Read More »
Council of the European Union adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €13 million to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Albanian Armed Forces.
EU adopts first-ever assistance measure in support of the Albanian Armed Forces Read More »
