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The European Commission has published the funding decisions of the 2023 research and development projects under the European Defence Fund (EDF). For the first time, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland was given the responsibility of coordinating two of the projects. VTT is also involved as a partner in the three other projects. The overall programme has received almost EUR 68 million in funding from the EU.

European Defence Fund: VTT to lead two research and development projects

The European Defence Fund projects support the EU’s leading expertise in defence technology development in the areas of cyber security, land, air and sea warfare, space technologies and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence. VTT brings its expertise to the projects, especially in the field of digital technologies. “Digital technologies are evolving rapidly and […]

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On May 6, the EU-Ukraine Defence industries Forum took place in Brussels.

EU-Ukraine Defence Industries Forum bolsters cooperation between Ukrainian and European defence industries

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On May 6, the EU-Ukraine Defence industries Forum took place in Brussels.

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For more than 18 months, Germany has forward-deployed an Air and Missile Defence Task Force comprised of Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target – in short PATRIOT – systems supporting NATO's deterrence and defence mission along the eastern flank and executing enhanced Vigilance Activities.

Borrell calls EU members to provide Ukraine with more PATRIOT Air defence systems

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The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, called on member states to deliver PATRIOT air defence systems to Ukraine.

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Keynote speech by President von der Leyen at the European Defence and Security Summit.

Von der Leyen: European Union needs to turbocharge defence-industrial capacity

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“As we strengthen our own sovereignty of defence, industry and key technologies, we will also strengthen our core partnership with NATO,” says Ursula von der Leyen.

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On November 9th, 2022 France’s President Emmanuel Macron presented the new “Revue Nationale Stratégique” aboard the amphibious helicopter carrier Dixmude in Toulon, France. The released document aims to define France’s main national and international security objectives for 2030. The document addresses the role of France as a respected actor in international security and at the core of the European strategic autonomy initiative.

Adapting EU defence system: the French nuclear option [LONG READ]

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In February 2024, French President Emanuel Macron stated that to support Ukraine, the question of sending “land troops” cannot be ruled out[1]. Such remarks drew criticism from some NATO allies and strong rebukes from Moscow[2] despite the well-known presence of mercenaries[3] since the beginning of the all-out invasion and war in 2022 and past

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European NATO member states are not able to quickly provide Europe with nuclear deterrence as credible as that extended by the United States. For that reason, they should take actions aimed at limiting the risk of the U.S. withdrawing from or drastically reducing its involvement in the Alliance. This would be served by further strengthening Allied conventional forces in Europe and increasing the contribution to nuclear-sharing within NATO. At the same time, the participation of European allies in France’s proposed dialogue on the role of its nuclear forces, as well as engaging in similar talks with the UK, could enhance deterrence of Russia by complementing the U.S. and NATO efforts.

Debating perspectives of European nuclear deterrence [BRIEF]

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European NATO member states are not able to quickly provide Europe with nuclear deterrence as credible as that extended by the United States.

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In sending an advance party to Lithuania, the Bundeswehr is taking another step towards stationing a combat brigade on NATO’s eastern flank.

Bundeswehr advance party flies to Lithuania

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In sending an advance party to Lithuania, the Bundeswehr is taking another step towards stationing a combat brigade on NATO’s eastern flank.

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A European customer has awarded Rheinmetall a contract to supply tank ammunition. Worth over €200 million net, the ammunition will be delivered between 2023 to 2025. Following the major contract for infantry fighting vehicle ammunition reported in April, this is another significant order resulting from the current surge in demand for ammunition.

War in Ukraine boosts Europe’s defence industry

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The European Defence Industry Strategy (EDIS) is designed to increase European production capacity in the face of the long-term threat from Russia.

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The Government of Estonia decided on Estonia's participation in the European Union's military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides in the Red Sea region. The duration of the operation is initially planned to be one year and will be extended if necessary.

Estonia to contribute to EU Aspides military operation in Red Sea region

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The Government of Estonia decided on Estonia’s participation in the European Union’s military operation EUNAVFOR Aspides in the Red Sea region.

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The first MQ-4C Triton arrived at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella on March 30, the press service of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa reported.

First MQ-4C Triton intelligence drone arrives at Sigonella, Italy

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The first MQ-4C Triton arrived at Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella on March 30, the press service of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa announced.

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Estonia must double its defense spending over the next two years to accumulate a sufficient amount of ammunition for a potential conflict with Russia, appealed Gen. Martin Herem, the commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, as quoted by the newspaper Postimees on Friday.

Estonia: General urges double defence spendings amid potential conflict with Russia

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Estonia must double its defense spending over the next two years to accumulate a sufficient amount of ammunition for a potential conflict with Russia.

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For 30 years, NSPA has provided ammunition support to 26 NATO Nations and 2 Partner Nations through the Ammunition Support Partnership (SP). The Agency offers a proven multi-year, multi-national cooperation mechanism to convene nations, aggregate demand and allocate production capacity according to national priorities. The consolidation of requirements provides economies of scale, reducing costs and logistics footprint, and the legal framework offers a common and efficient support.

Turning point or turning back: German defence policy after Zeitenwende

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Germany’s defence policy has come a long way in the last two years. But looking at the challenges that lie ahead for Germany, the current course falls short.

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