“We must primarily prepare for the most difficult and most dangerous scenario: that is the large-scale war against an advanced adversary”, Major General Karel Rehka, Chief of Defence, Czech Republic, told the European Defence Agency (EDA) annual conference.
Czech defence chief: “We must prepare for future warfare” Read More »
On 8 December 2022, NSPA General Manager, Ms Stacy Cummings, participated in the European Defence Agency (EDA) Annual Conference.
Europe needs to take more responsibility for its own security, and look not just to the war in Ukraine but face up to future threats, Head of the European Defence Agency (EDA), High Representative Josep Borrell said.
‘We lack critical defence capabilities’, EDA Head Borrell says Read More »
In 2021, total European defence spending stood at a new high of €214 billion, marking a further 6% increase on 2020 and the seventh year of consecutive growth.
European defence spending surpasses €200 billion for first time Read More »
“With the return of war to European soil, all of us in Europe must contribute more actively to taking responsibility for our own security” – so said High Representative and Head of EDA Josep Borrell in April.
European Defence Matters: investing in European defence Read More »
On the 18th of November, the Agency hosted the first EDA Symposium on Maritime Situational Awareness, focused on the key challenges and opportunities in this crucial domain.
A central part of the symposium was devoted to drawing the tactical lessons from recent EDA helicopter exercises, such as ‘Fire Blade 22’.
The CARD report offers Ministers of Defence key strategic and political messages, actionable recommendations and options to generate collaborative projects.
The EDA budget for 2023 will rise 15% to € 43.5 million, compared to 2022, following approval by Defence Ministers at the Steering Board.
EU Defence Ministers approve EDA budget increase Read More »
A four-year EDA project known as SALSA developed a smart adaptive protocol stack for the development of flexible and self-configurable underwater acoustic networks.
EDA project helps improve communication with underwater robots Read More »
In 2011, EDA established the European Defence Standards Reference System (EDSTAR). EDA has been working in complementarity with NATO to increase cooperation on interoperability.
Standardisation: how is EDA helping interoperability of EU armed forces Read More »
Ten years ago the ‘Framework for cooperation between the European Defence Agency and the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport of the Swiss Confederation’ was signed.
