Leonardo plays the pivotal role in European Defence Fund’s programmes
Leading European defence company Leonardo has been awarded 18 research and development projects (R&D) under the European Defence Fund (EDF).
Will European navies be deployed to the Persian Gulf Region?
European navies are expected to join the U.S. and Israeli ones that are protecting shipping in the Persian Gulf region.
Eurobarometer shows public support to defence policy and industry
Eight in ten Europeans agree that cooperation in defence matters at EU level should be increased.
European Parliament approves plans to provide more ammunition for Ukraine
European Parliament adopted plans to increase EU production of ammunition and missiles to address the current shortage.
NSPA supports nations through stockpile of munitions in Europe
The Multinational Ammunition Warehousing Initiative (MAWI) is intended to provide its participants with a scalable, expandable and flexible solution for multinational stockpiling munitions
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Europe needs a stronger defence industrial base, says ASD [INTERVIEW]
"The European defence industry is still very competitive today which is validated by the high level of exports. At the same time, this competitiveness is based on investments made in the past," says Jan Pie, Secretary General of ASD.
Iran tries to deceive Europe, warns Israeli intelligence
Dr. Mordechai Kedar, an Israeli senior expert on Iranian issues, stated in an interview with Defence industry Europe, “Each time […]
Patchwork procurement? How to bridge parallel initiatives in EU joint defence procurement
The EU’s defence-industrial base was conceived during peacetime and, because of the ensuing market fragmentation, does not seem fit for purpose to deal with wartime. In an attempt to remedy this, the EU launched several parallel joint defence procurement initiatives.
Special Edition of the Munich Security Report on European Defense
This Special Edition of the Munich Security Report on European Defense shows how Europeans can come off the fence to equip themselves for a deteriorated security environment, support Ukraine over the long term, and strengthen the European pillar in NATO.
Is the “nuclear option” in Ukraine possible?
Israeli intelligence sources, in close contact with their counterparts in NATO, say that treaty members are taking into account a "desperate act" by Putin.
European Defence Fund: EU to invest EUR 832 million in 41 defence industrial projects
The European Commission announced the results of the 2022 calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund amounting to EUR 832 million of EU funding in support of 41 projects.
European Peace Facility: additional EUR 3.5 billion for military support
The Council of the European Union adopted a decision increasing the overall financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by EUR 3.5 billion.