Radmila Shekerinska: stepping up NATO-EU cooperation is essential
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska addressed the European Defence Agency (EDA) annual conference “New Horizons in EU Defence” in Brussels on Wednesday (22 January).
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EU defence shortfalls demand urgent action, warns Commissioner Kubilius
The European Union faces “colossal” military shortfalls, necessitating a bold, unified approach to defence production and acquisition, said Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space.
Kaja Kallas calls for EU single market in defence at EDA Annual Conference
The European Union must forge closer ties within its defence industry and develop collaborative weapons systems, according to Kaja Kallas, the new Head of the European Defence Agency (EDA).
European Defence Agency launches second phase of underwater surveillance project
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has officially launched the second phase of its underwater surveillance technology project.
European Defence Agency and EU Commission partner on green defence initiative
The European Defence Agency (EDA) and the European Commission have officially launched the fourth phase of the Consultation Forum for Sustainable Energy in the Defence and Security Sector (CF SEDSS).
EDA project on hybrid drive trains for military vehicles concludes second phase, readies next steps
HybriDT II brought together several Member States, with Germany leading the initiative. Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, and Slovenia also participated.
EU defence spending reaches record high in 2023, set to grow further in 2024
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has published its annual Defence Data report for 2023, revealing that EU Member States collectively spent a record €279 billion on defence.
EU defence ministers approve 2024 CARD report, emphasise collaboration and capability development
Defence Ministers from EU Member States have approved the 2024 Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD), often referred to as the “State of the Union” for EU defence.
EDA’s autonomous systems community hosts inaugural conference in Brussels
The European Defence Agency (EDA) hosted the first conference of its Autonomous Systems Community of Interest (ASCI) in Brussels from 13 to 14 November 2024.
EDA charts new waters in maritime infrastructure protection
In October, maritime security experts, military leaders, and industry professionals gathered to enhance international cooperation and expertise in defending maritime infrastructure.
EDA coordinates efforts to develop military testing in the era of AI
The European Defence Agency brought together military experts, researchers, and industry professionals in October to shape the future of testing and evaluation of military capabilities.
EIB and EDA deepen partnership to boost financing for European defence capabilities
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the European Defence Agency (EDA) have reinforced their partnership to enhance financing for security and defence projects across the European Union.