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.
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Diehl Defence-led BEAST consortium launches EU-funded concept study on future short-range missile systems
Diehl Defence said the BEAST project consortium has formally launched work on a concept study for advanced European air-to-air missiles after winning a 2024 European Defence Fund call in summer 2025.
European Commission approves €1 billion EDF work programme to boost defence R&D cooperation
The European Commission has adopted the European Defence Fund annual Work Programme for 2026, dedicating one billion euro to collaborative defence research and development projects.
European Defence Fund 2025 call draws record 410 proposals for over €1 billion in funding
A record 410 project proposals have been submitted under the European Defence Fund’s 2025 call for collaborative defence research and development, marking the highest level of interest since the Fund’s launch in 2021.
European consortium launches MARTE project to develop future main battle tank
The MARTE (Main ARmoured Tank of Europe) project has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone for European defence cooperation and technological sovereignty.
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EDF grants €10.09 million to VANTAGE project for next-generation long-range tactical UAV development
A European consortium led by Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT) has secured up to €10.09 million from the European Defence Fund (EDF) to develop an advanced long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system.
GMV takes leading role in 2024 European Defence Fund with six project participations
GMV, the multinational technology and defence systems company, has been selected to participate in six projects under the 2024 European Defence Fund (EDF).
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European Commission invests EUR 910 million to enhance defence capabilities and strengthen industry collaboration
The European Commission has announced a €910 million investment under the 2024 edition of the European Defence Fund (EDF) to bolster Europe’s defence industry.
HENSOLDT completes AI-based image evaluation campaign as part of European defence project
German defence technology firm HENSOLDT has completed its second measurement campaign under the European research and development project STORE.
iMUGS 2: European industry consortium secures EDF funding for next-generation unmanned ground systems
A European high-tech consortium, led by the Estonian company Milrem Robotics, has secured nearly €50 million in funding from the European Defence Fund (EDF).
Honeywell awarded European Defence Fund grants for avionics and cybersecurity projects
Honeywell has secured two research grants to lead projects aimed at advancing avionics and cybersecurity capabilities for the European defence sector.
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Thales leads new European initiative to develop future main battle tank technologies
A new European defence project, the Technologies for Existing and Future Main Battle Tanks (FMBTech), has officially been launched to modernise and revolutionise Main Battle Tank (MBT) systems.
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