Ukraine asks EU states to release Patriot missiles from stockpiles now in exchange for future deliveries to counter ballistic threats
Ukraine has asked EU countries to release Patriot missiles from their existing stocks to help defend against ballistic threats.
EU Council approves first five joint defence projects eligible for funding, from counter-drone systems to missile-warning satellites
The Council of the European Union has approved five joint defence projects intended to build capabilities that participating countries cannot readily develop alone.
European Commission releases €3.3 billion for Ukraine drones and missiles under €90 billion defence and budget support loan
The European Commission has disbursed €3.3 billion for Ukrainian purchases of drones and missiles.
Von der Leyen says Ukraine seeks several billion euros for PAC-3 Patriot air defense systems as EU governments review new funding request
Ukraine has asked EU member states for several billion euros to strengthen its air defenses, including PAC-3 systems for Patriot batteries.
France pushes to keep more of Ukraine’s €90 billion EU loan in Europe, raising pressure on non-EU Patriot missile purchases
France wants Ukraine to spend more of a €90 billion EU loan on weapons and military equipment produced in Europe, Euronews reported on 25 August.
Von der Leyen says EU approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine air and missile defence as Russia steps up ballistic and drone attacks
The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion in new defence procurement for Ukraine.
Estonia receives €351.6 million first SAFE payment to accelerate €2.3 billion defence investment programme on EU eastern flank
Estonia has received €351.6 million in its first payment under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe, or SAFE, defence instrument.
EU expands IRIS² secure satellite constellation to 348 spacecraft, adding 66 satellites for defence, security and emergency services
The European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium have signed an implementation agreement to move the IRIS² secure-connectivity programme into full-scale deployment.
EU defence spending jumps 20% to €418 billion in 2025, with budgets projected to approach €550 billion by 2029
Defence spending by the European Union’s 27 member states rose 20% to €418 billion in 2025, according to the European Defence Agency.
European Commission releases €3.47 billion for Ukraine drones, missiles, air defence and Gripen fighter jets under €90 billion loan
The European Commission disbursed €3.47 billion to Ukraine on 30 July under the defence window of its €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan.
Greece receives first €118.2 million SAFE defence payment as EU accelerates military modernisation and joint procurement
Greece received its first €118.2 million payment under the European Union’s SAFE defence financing programme on July 23.
European Commission launches EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance to expand joint drone and counter-drone production
The European Commission has launched the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance at the third EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv.