EU to Test Defense Tech in Ukraine War Conditions With ‘BraveTech’ Platform
The EU has launched a new testing platform to evaluate military technologies in conditions reflecting real combat scenarios in Ukraine.
Shaken by Iran War, EU Seeks Larger Voice on Mideast
EU leaders vowed to boost security and economic ties with Middle East partners and push for a diplomatic end to the Iran war, after talks in Cyprus focusing on the fallout from the conflict.
EU Approves $92M Grant for Patria-Led FAMOUS Armored Vehicle Program
The European Commission has approved a $92.8 million grant for the third phase of the FAMOUS armored vehicle program.
EU Sets Up $131M AGILE Fund to Fast-Track Defense Innovation
The European Commission introduced AGILE, a $131-million funding instrument for boosting the development of emerging defense technologies.
EU Clears Nearly $20B in Defense Funding for France, Czechia
The European Commission has approved financial assistance for Czechia and France under the Security Action for Europe initiative.
OCCAR Signs Co-Funding Deal for Indra-Led Airborne Electronic Attack Program
OCCAR signed a contract on behalf of several European states for the Responsive Electronic Attack for Cooperative Tasks II program.
EU Agrees on Canada Joining European Defense Program
The EU and Canada on Monday announced an agreement allowing Ottawa to join a $174.1 billion European defense financing program called Security Action for Europe.
Germany Pressing Belgium on Frozen Russian Assets
German Chancellor Merz said he is pressing the Belgian government to come to an agreement to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine.
EU Gives Germany Free Pass Over Defense Spending
Germany will escape EU punishment for breaking the bloc's budget rules because of a defense spending exemption.
Brussels and UK Haggle Over Entry Fee for EU Defense Fund
The EU and Britain are wrangling over an entry fee to allow London to join a 150-billion-euro ($174 billion) fund to bolster Europe's defenses, officials said Wednesday.
Zelensky Says Needs European Support for 2-3 More Years of Fighting
President Zelensky has said Ukraine needs European financial support to continue fighting Russian forces for another two or three years.
NATO and EU Scramble to Boost Drone Defenses to Counter Russia
NATO and the EU sought ways to boost anti-drone defenses, as Europe scrambles to counter the threat from Russia after a series of air incursions.
EU Chief’s Plane Hit by Suspected Russian GPS Jamming in Bulgaria
A plane carrying EU chief faced GPS jamming while preparing to land in Bulgaria, with Brussels suggesting Russia may be behind the incident.
Estonia Targets $4B Defense Loan Under EU Joint Rearmament Plan
Estonia plans to borrow up to $4.1 billion with European Commission support to boost defense capabilities through joint arms purchases with allies.
EU Proposes Halting Israel Access to Start-up Funds Over Gaza War
The European Commission on Monday proposed suspending Israel's access to EU funding for tech start-ups, as pressure increases over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
EU Proposes Overhaul to Accelerate Defense Investment
The European Commission has proposed a set of regulatory changes to speed up and simplify defense investment.
EU to Propose Streamlined Defense Procurement Regulations
The European Commission will propose new measures aimed at giving EU governments greater flexibility in defense procurement.
Denmark to Buy Ukraine-Made Weapons Using Russian Assets
Denmark will procure arms and ammunition worth around 830 million euros ($934 million) from the Ukrainian defense industry in 2025 using frozen Russian assets.
EU Allocates $1B Under European Defence Fund to Boost Industry
The EU allocated $1.02 billion under the 2024 European Defence Fund to bolster Europe’s defense industry and selected successful proposals.
EU Nations to ‘Revolutionize’ Main Battle Tanks for Hybrid Warfare
European countries have launched the Technologies for Existing and Future Main Battle Tanks project to “revolutionize” main battle tanks.
EU Pumps Over $1 Billion Into Next-Gen Military Innovations
The European Commission has allocated $1.02 billion for collaborative defense research and development under the European Defence Fund (EDF).
EU Says ‘Foundations’ Laid for Ukraine War Tribunal
The European Union on Tuesday said experts had agreed on the "legal foundations" for a special tribunal to try Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Patria Introduces Pan-European FAMOUS All-Terrain Armored Carrier
Finnish defense firm Patria unveiled a prototype of its new, all-terrain armored personnel carrier during the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris.
EU Taps Naval Group to Lead Mine Countermeasure Project
The European Commission has selected Naval Group to lead the European Extended Mine Countermeasures project for three years.
