Deputy Secretary General welcomes strengthened NATO-EU cooperation in changing world
NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană participated in the European Defence and Security Conference in Brussels on Tuesday (10 October 2023).
What future European Defence and Technological Industrial Basis (EDTIB) do we want/need? The German case
Russia’s attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 sent tremors through Berlin. Having long clung to obsolete beliefs about Russia’s peaceful trajectory and the longevity of the European security order, the war at last forced German decision makers to come to terms with the new security environment in Europe.
ESSI: further step to boost European air and missile defence capabilities
"European Sky Shield Initiative, under Germany’s leadership, shows the value of Allies stepping up to meet NATO’s requirements, while ensuring interoperability and integration,” said NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană.
New rules to boost common procurement in the EU defence industry
The Council of the European Union adopted a regulation establishing an instrument for the reinforcement of the European defence industry through common procurement (EDIRPA).
Opening of a cyber classroom for the Armed Forces of Ukraine
On the beginning of October 2023, a cyber classroom for the cyber defence units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was opened as part of the European Peace Facility (EPF) assistance measure.
Germany back with France on MGCS after rumours of a separate tank project with Italy, Spain and Sweden
The collaboration in the MGCS programme is led by Nexter on the French side and by Krauss-Maffei-Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall on the German end.
Seven EU Member States order 155mm ammunition through EDA joint procurement
Seven EU Member States have placed orders with European industry through the European Defence Agency’s fast-track joint procurement scheme for 155mm ammunition.
Germany taking ‘leadership role’ in Baltics defence, minister says
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has assured NATO allies in the Baltic states that they can rely on Berlin when it comes to deterring Russia.
Israeli intelligence: European parts still in Iranian drones
Israeli intelligence organizations have been closely monitoring Iran's use of "straw" companies in Europe to acquire critical components for its UAV industry.
IRIS2: European Commission and ESA signed a Contribution Agreement
On September 21, the European Commission signed a Contribution Agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA).
Advancing European interoperability standards for unmanned systems: the INTERACT project
The objective of the INTERACT project is to research and elaborate a comprehensive definition aiming at ensuring interoperability and standardisation across a range of unmanned systems, equipment, components and procedures across different industries within Europe.
Defence readiness: strengthening the European defence industrial base
In Europe, collectively we have everything we need to step up the Defence Union in terms of technology, industrial basis, skills and know-how, writes Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for the Internal Market.