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EU plans ‘Military Schengen’ by 2027 as Commission sets out mobility and defence overhaul

The European Commission has unveiled a military mobility package designed to make it easier and faster to move troops and equipment across Europe.

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MBDA Germany has secured an export order for its Enforcer shoulder-fired guided missile system, marking a significant achievement in the company's arms export endeavors. Details of the order, including the value, quantity, timeline, and the identity of the buyer, remain undisclosed.

European Commission establishes SAFE Special Group to support security action for Europe

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The European Commission has formally announced the creation of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) Special Group, established under Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1106.

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The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have announced a €40 million investment in Keen Venture Partners' European Defence and Security Tech Fund. This marks the EIF’s first direct investment in a dedicated European defence fund under the Defence Equity Facility launched in January 2024.

European Commission and EIF announce €40 million investment in defence tech fund by Keen Venture Partners

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The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have announced a €40 million investment in Keen Venture Partners’ European Defence and Security Tech Fund.

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ReArm Europe Plan: Ursula von der Leyen unveils major EU defence spending initiative

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President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised the urgency of strengthening Europe’s defence capabilities and taking greater responsibility for its own security.

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On 25 February 2025, Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, chaired a High-Level Roundtable with the representatives of some of the most consequential financial stakeholders in the EU. Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Robert de Groot, was also invited to participate to the Roundtable.

Commissioner Kubilius and top EU financial stakeholders brainstorm solutions to finance European defence

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On 25 February 2025, Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, chaired a High-Level Roundtable with the representatives of some of the most consequential financial stakeholders in the EU.

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The European Commission, represented by the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS), and the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) have signed a landmark Financial Framework Partnership Agreement (FFPA). This agreement represents a significant step toward the European Union’s goal of a stronger, more unified defence sector, simplifying the implementation of EU defence projects under indirect management.

European Commission and OCCAR sign agreement to bolster EU defence cooperation

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In a formal ceremony, the FFPA was co-signed by DG DEFIS Director-General Timo Pesonen and OCCAR Director Joachim Sucker, representing Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager.

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Speech by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on strengthening European defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

Ursula von der Leyen: strengthening European defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape

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Speech by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on strengthening European defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

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The European Commission intensifies its support to the European defence industry with the adoption of the Work Programme foreseen in the Regulation on supporting Ammunition Production (ASAP) for 2023-2025. ASAP will allocate EUR 500 million to the support of investment projects worth up to EUR 1.4 billion, thereby incentivising the ramp-up of ammunition and missiles production in the European Union.

ASAP: EU supports the ramp-up of European ammunition and missiles production

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European Commission intensifies its support to the European defence industry with the adoption of the Work Programme foreseen in the Regulation on supporting Ammunition Production (ASAP) for 2023-2025.

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DG DEFIS participated to the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show, the annual rendezvous of global stakeholders of the aeronautics, defence and space ecosystems, representatives from the SMEs, entrepreneurship, research and academics sectors. Organised in Le Bourget (Paris aera) every two years, the fair brings together over 2,500 exhibitors, 300 start-ups and attract 300,000 visitors and 322 political delegations from more than 100 countries.

Key takeaways from DEFIS participation to the Paris Air Show 2023

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DG DEFIS participated to the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show, the annual rendezvous of global stakeholders of the aeronautics, defence and space ecosystems.

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