Record high number of proposals received in the 2023 round of the European Defence Fund
236 proposals will compete for funding worth €1.2 billion for collaborative EU defence R&D projects.
European Defence Fund
First EDA-managed EDF projects enter implementation phase
The European Defence Agency (EDA) began implementing two strategic defence research projects, ECOBALLIFE and ARTURO.
European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (EU HYDEF) takes off
The EU HYDEF project, which focuses on a concept definition for a European interceptor is supported with EUR 100 million from the European Defence Fund (EDF).
EU HYDEF Project reaches next milestone
The EU HYDEF project is based on the successful signing of the contract in July 2022, when the European Commission announced the HYDEF project as the winner of the tender.
European Patrol Corvette European Defence Fund project: launch of first phase
The project “European Patrol Corvette” (EPC), launched in the context of PESCO, will focus on conceptual studies up to the initial design, and use as a reference corvette class vessel.
Rheinmetall takes the lead in next-generation simulation solutions project
Rheinmetall is leading FEDERATES, a consortium of 32 companies from 14 EU member nations.
NFM Group tailoring the future of combat clothing in EU development programme
NFM Group has been selected with partners within the European Defense Fund (EDF) to deliver on the ARMETISS smart textile development programme.
ArianeGroup to participate in the development of space-based missile early warning system
The European Commission has selected ArianeGroup for space-based missile early warning and responsive space systems projects under the European Defence Fund (EDF) 2022 work programme.
GMV to participate in six European Defence Fund projects
The technology multinational GMV has been awarded six of the projects selected by the European Commission under the second call of the EDF.
Nexter to lead the development of electromagnetic artillery demonstrator
Nexter Systems, a French arms manufacturer and a company of KNDS, will lead the THEMA (TecHnology for ElectroMagnetic Artillery) project.
The SWAT-SHOAL project selected under European Defence Fund
The SWAT-SHOAL project, funded with EUR 25 million, has been selected by the European Commission in the category of Underwater Warfare.
Sener selected to participate in four European Defence Fund projects
The engineering and technology group Sener will take part in four of the projects selected to receive funding from the latest call of the European Defence Fund (EDF).