Romania advances €8.3 billion SAFE defence projects including naval programme and domestic shipyard production plans
The joint defence committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate have issued preliminary approval, allowing the process to […]
Romania faces growing allegations of a pre-arranged outcome in €3 billion infantry fighting vehicle programme
Romania’s Defence Minister has effectively confirmed that the IFV contract will go to Rheinmetall regardless of negotiations, despite reports of a proposed price increase exceeding 30%
Romania balks at Rheinmetall over alleged price hikes as SAFE procurement programme faces rising political pressure
Romania pushes back against reported price hikes of up to 30% in SAFE-funded defence programmes, calling for fair and transparent engagement from suppliers.
Ukraine and Romania launch joint drone production projects backed by €200 million EU SAFE programme funding
Ukraine and Romania are preparing to launch joint drone manufacturing projects supported by €200 million under the European Union’s SAFE programme.
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.
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.
European Commission approves first wave of SAFE defence funding for eight EU Member States
The European Commission has approved the national defence plans of eight Member States, advancing the European Union’s efforts to strengthen security and defence.
ZVS Holding signs EUR 58 billion framework agreement to supply ammunition to EU under SAFE programme
ZVS Holding has signed a seven year framework agreement with the Slovak Ministry of Defence to supply large and medium calibre ammunition worth up to EUR 58 billion to EU member states.
Canada concludes negotiations to join EU SAFE programme, opening new defence industry access
Canada has concluded negotiations to join the European Union’s Security Action for Europe programme, unlocking significant future defence opportunities for Canadian companies.
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.
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.