EDIRPA/EDIP: risks and opportunities of future joint procurement initiatives for the European defence market
The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24 has acted as a wake-up call for most EU member states.
Buying weapons together (or not)
After many years of underinvestment in defence, EU Member States are rearming. This Brief reviews the record of European armaments collaboration and sets out under what conditions common defence acquisition and joint arms procurement make most sense (and when it does not).
The first ever joint naval exercise conducted between the EU and U.S.
On 23 and 24 March, the European Union and the United States of America conducted a joint naval exercise, as decided at the last round of the EU-U.S. High-Level Consultations on the Indo-Pacific.
European Defence Fund: €1.2 billion to boost EU defence capabilities and innovation
The EDF work programme will allocate an additional €1.2 billion to support collaborative research and development projects and innovation in Europe's defence sector.
IRIS²: European Commission launches invitation to tender for industry
The Commission launches an invitation to tender to procure a concession contract to implement the EU satellite constellation called IRIS².
EMSA deploys RPAS services over the Gulf of Genova for increased maritime surveillance
EMSA has started the deployment of its remotely piloted aircraft services in support of the Italian Coast Guard to gain increased maritime awareness over the Gulf of Genova until the summer.
Denmark joins the European Defence Agency
Denmark becomes the 27th member state of the European Defence Agency (EDA).
European defence industry needs to increase its capacity in medium and long-term
The challenge is to not only ramp up production to satisfy an immediate peak of demand, but also to enhance industrial preparedness for possible future crises.
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The Strategic Compass for Security and Defence: one year on [REPORT]
Over the past 12 months, the EU has strengthened its security support to partners around the world. Collectively, the EU and Member States have risen to the challenge and elevated their level of ambition and credibility.
EDA brings together 18 countries for Common Procurement of Ammunition
Eighteen states sign the European Defence Agency (EDA) project arrangement for the collaborative procurement of ammunition to aid Ukraine and replenish Member States’ national stockpiles.
European Union to send one million artillery shells to Ukraine
European Union countries agreed on a plan to give one million artillery shells to Ukraine over the next year.
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Navigating the Euro-Atlantic defence innovation landscape [REPORT]
A new report by Politea entitled set out to analyse emerging transatlantic defence innovation systems and the extent to which EU and NATO efforts in the domain overlap, are in conflict or have potential synergies.