European Commission launches Ukraine defence industry partnership, Drone Deal and €1 billion drone funding under support loan
The European Commission and Ukraine have signed a new defence industrial partnership aimed at integrating Ukrainian and European defence industries more closely.
European Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen EU capabilities, industry and Ukraine cooperation under EDIP
The European Commission proposed five large-scale European Defence Projects of Common Interest on 3 July 2026 to help EU countries jointly strengthen key defence capabilities.
European Commission opens €20 million call to support IRIS² user terminal industrialisation
The European Commission has opened a new call for proposals for grants to support the development of affordable user terminals for IRIS² and GOVSATCOM services.
European Commission and European Defence Agency launch €35 million BraveTech EU phase to accelerate defence innovation
BraveTech EU was announced on 11 July 2025 by European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius and Ukrainian Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The initiative […]
EU and Japan launch defence industry dialogue to strengthen cooperation and supply chain resilience
The European Commission and Japanese officials have held the first EU-Japan Defence Industry Dialogue to advance cooperation between their defence sectors.
European Commission allocates €1.07 billion to 57 defence projects supporting key readiness initiatives and innovation
The European Commission will invest €1.07 billion in 57 defence projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund calls.
European Commission proposes €45 billion Ukraine support for 2026 and eases drone procurement to boost defence capabilities
The European Commission has taken preparatory steps to implement a €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s financial stability and defence capabilities.
European Commission adopts €1.5 billion EDIP programme to boost defence industry and support Ukraine
The European Commission has approved a €1.5 billion work programme under the European Defence Industry Programme to strengthen and modernise Europe’s defence sector.
European Commission unveils Action Plan on Drone and Counter-Drone Security to boost EU defence readiness
On February 11, the European Commission published its Action Plan on Drone and Counter-Drone Security, setting out a united approach against threats posed by malicious drones.
European Commission approves first wave of SAFE defence funding for eight EU Member States
The European Commission has approved the national defence plans of eight Member States, advancing the European Union’s efforts to strengthen security and defence.
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.
European Commission establishes SAFE Special Group to support security action for Europe
The European Commission has formally announced the creation of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) Special Group, established under Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1106.