European Commission allocates €150 billion under SAFE to strengthen defence readiness
The European Commission has announced the tentative allocation of €150 billion in financial assistance under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme.
European Commission confirms EGNOS upgrade as new satellite strengthens navigation services
The European Commission, as Programme Manager of the EU Space Programme, has confirmed a significant upgrade to EGNOS, Europe’s satellite-based augmentation system.
Poland to be biggest beneficiary as EU Member States fully subscribe to €150 billion SAFE plan
SAFE is part of the EUR 800 billion defence investment plan agreed under the Polish presidency, to be invested by 2030.
EU states request up to €121 billion in SAFE defence funding, Poland tops initial interest list
EU member states have expressed interest in receiving between €106 billion and €121 billion under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, according to European Commission data from late July 2025.
Eighteen EU member states signal demand for €127 billion in defence loans under SAFE instrument
The European Commission has received initial expressions of interest from 18 Member States aiming to access at least €127 billion in loans through the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument.
EU announces major military equipment procurement from US under new trade deal
On 27 July, President of the United States Donald J. Trump and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced a sweeping trade agreement between the United States and the European Union.
European Commission establishes SAFE Special Group to support security action for Europe
The European Commission has formally announced the creation of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) Special Group, established under Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1106.
EU and Ukraine launch BraveTech EU to drive joint defence innovation and integration
The European Commission and Ukraine have jointly announced the launch of BraveTech EU, a new initiative designed to accelerate defence innovation through close collaboration.
Dawn Aerospace joins EU-funded Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) programme
Dawn Aerospace said it has been selected to support the European Union’s Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) programme, aimed at developing the bloc’s first counter-hypersonic interceptor system.
Germany accuses Chinese warship of targeting EU mission aircraft with laser in Red Sea
Germany has accused a Chinese warship of targeting a German civilian-operated aircraft with a laser during a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea.
Saab plays a key role in MARTE project for development of future European main battle tank
Saab has announced its participation in the MARTE (Main ARmoured Tank of Europe) project, a major European defence initiative aimed at strengthening the continent’s technological independence.
Ursula Von der Leyen: Europe must rethink defence to ensure deterrence by 2030
At the opening session of the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in The Hague, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a firm message on Europe’s evolving defence responsibilities.