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.
European Commission and EIF announce €40 million investment in defence tech fund by Keen Venture Partners
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.
ReArm Europe Plan: Ursula von der Leyen unveils major EU defence spending initiative
President Ursula von der Leyen emphasised the urgency of strengthening Europe's defence capabilities and taking greater responsibility for its own security.
Commissioner Kubilius and top EU financial stakeholders brainstorm solutions to finance European defence
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.
European Commission and OCCAR sign agreement to bolster EU defence cooperation
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.
Ursula von der Leyen: strengthening European defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape
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.
ASAP: EU supports the ramp-up of European ammunition and missiles production
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.
Key takeaways from DEFIS participation to the Paris Air Show 2023
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.