European Defence Agency to coordinate €50 million programme to harmonise 155mm ammunition testing
European Defence Agency will coordinate a new Joint Ammunition Qualification programme aimed at harmonising ammunition testing procedures across participating European countries.
European Commission launches €115 million AGILE programme to accelerate defence innovation and rapid deployment
The European Commission has unveiled a €115 million funding initiative aimed at accelerating defence innovation across Europe.
European Commission approves SAFE defence funding plans for Czechia and France
The European Commission has approved national defence plans for Czechia and France under the Security Action for Europe initiative.
DroneShield establishes EU manufacturing line to strengthen sovereign counter-UAS capability and expand European defence supply chain
Australian counter-drone specialist DroneShield has announced the establishment of a manufacturing capability within the European Union to produce counter-UAS systems.
EIF commits €50 million to Join Capital Fund III to support European deeptech and dual-use innovation in defence and space
The European Investment Fund (EIF), part of the European Investment Bank Group, has announced a €50 million commitment to Join Capital’s third venture capital fund.
EU Defence Commissioner calls FCAS fighter jet project a ‘failure’ as Franco-German dispute threatens collapse
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has described the Future Combat Air System fighter jet programme as a “failure”, warning that pan-European defence projects lack success stories.
European Commission unveils Action Plan on Drone and Counter-Drone Security to boost EU defence readiness
On February 11, the European Commission published its Action Plan on Drone and Counter-Drone Security, setting out a united approach against threats posed by malicious drones.
GMV awarded EU contract to lead GOVSATCOM hub as secure communications system becomes operational
The European Union has activated GOVSATCOM, its Governmental Satellite Communications Programme, marking what it describes as a decisive step towards strategic autonomy in space and reduced reliance on foreign suppliers for critical communications.
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Ursula von der Leyen at Munich Security Conference calls for independent and stronger Europe [VIDEO]
At the Munich Security Conference 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security and prosperity.
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.
Romania details €16.6 billion SAFE investment plan with major defence procurements and strategic infrastructure projects
On 26 January, the government of Romania presented detailed plans for spending funds allocated under the European Union’s Security Action for Europe programme.
European Commission approves second wave of SAFE defence funding, unlocking €74 billion for eight EU member states
The European Commission has approved a second group of national defence plans under the Security Action for Europe initiative, following the first wave of defence funding approvals.