EU allocates EUR 300 million for defence procurement projects among member states
The European Commission has approved funding for five cross-border defence procurement projects, aiming to streamline and bolster cooperation among EU Member States.
European Union nears target of supplying one million artillery shells to Ukraine
The European Union is close to fulfilling its commitment to supply Ukraine with one million artillery shells.
European Union extends EUMAM Ukraine training mission by two years
The Council of the European Union has officially extended the mandate of the EUMAM Ukraine for an additional two years, continuing until 15 November 2026.
Record interest in European Defence Fund as 298 proposals compete for EUR 1.1 billion in funding
The European Commission has announced a record-breaking 298 proposals for the 2024 European Defence Fund (EDF) funding round.
Milrem Robotics leads expanded consortium for advanced European military robotics in iMUGS2 project
Estonian robotics firm Milrem Robotics has submitted a proposal to the European Defence Fund for a new initiative, iMUGS2.
European Commission awards concession contract for IRIS² satellite system to SpaceRISE consortium
The IRIS² programme is designed as a public-private partnership, aiming to deploy a constellation of over 290 satellites across various orbits.
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EU and NATO states investing in protection of borders with Russia and Belarus [BRIEF]
The ongoing migration crisis on the borders of Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia with Belarus since spring 2021, and on Finland’s border with Russia since late 2023, is part of a hybrid operation by the Belarusian and Russian security services against NATO and the EU.
EDA coordinates efforts to develop military testing in the era of AI
The European Defence Agency brought together military experts, researchers, and industry professionals in October to shape the future of testing and evaluation of military capabilities.
EIB and EDA deepen partnership to boost financing for European defence capabilities
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the European Defence Agency (EDA) have reinforced their partnership to enhance financing for security and defence projects across the European Union.
Baltic States and Poland seek EU funding for Baltic Defence Line
The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland met on Friday in Daugavpils to discuss the possible financing of the Baltic Defence Line from the European Union budget.
Fostering a culture of collaboration: PESCO projects are ambitious, inclusive
PESCO commits its members to developing defence capabilities together, and in doing so helps build a genuine European military […]
Ukraine aid and European defence procurement: insights from the Prague 2024 GLOBSEC Conference
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.