Thierry Breton: EU is increasing production of ammunition
The European Union plans to increase its ammunition production capacity to at least 1.3 million rounds by the end of the year.
EDA: QuantaQuest project explores application of quantum technologies in defence
Led by Thales (France), the p roject brought together nine defence companies and research institutes from three Member States […]
European Union discusses EUR 5 billion revamp for Ukraine military aid
The European Union is considering a significant overhaul of its Ukraine military aid approach, shifting from sending weapons from existing stockpiles to a joint weapon procurement and training focus.
CARIOQA project launched: advancing quantum sensor technology for space applications
The CARIOQA project partners (CNES, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Airbus Defence & Space, GMV, FORTH/PRAXI) and the European Commission officially kicked off phase A of the project.
LATACC project accelerates the introduction of collaborative combat by European coalition forces
The European Commission signed a Grant Agreement to launch the LATACC project (Land Tactical Collaborative Combat) coordinated by Thales.
EU to boost investment in defence innovation through the Defence Equity Facility
The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have joined forces to step up their support to EU's defence and security through the launch of the Defence Equity Facility.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls for increased EU military aid to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has made a critical appeal to the European Union, urging member states to significantly enhance their military assistance to Ukraine
Italian Foreign Minister calls for formation of EU armed forces
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani expressed the need for the European Union to form its own combined armed forces.
The Ariane 6 rocket: Europe’s civilian and military sovereignty in space at stake
Ariane 6 is designed to carry into orbit payloads commissioned by private contractors, national governments, ESA member states and the European Union Space Programme (EUSPA).
OHB and the European Commission signed the grant agreement for ODIN’S EYE II
The project will receive EU funding of EUR 90 million from the European Defense Fund (EDF) and additional member States’ co-financing.
European Defence Fund: start of 37 new defence R&D projects
The European Commission finalised the signature of Grant Agreements with 37 EDF 2022 joint defence research and development (R&D) projects across the EU.
Ramping-up ammunition production: first ever calls for proposals closed with strong interest from defence industry
EU defence industry submitted 82 proposals under the first ever ASAP calls for proposals.