Benin Receives Military Surveillance Plane From EU
Benin received a surveillance aircraft from the European Union to bolster its fight against jihadist groups in the north of the country.
EU Pledges $62M to Strengthen Moldovan Defense Capabilities
The European Union will allocate 60 million euros ($62.95 million) to support Moldova’s defense spending this year, Reuters has reported.
EU to Train 15,000 More Ukrainian Soldiers by Early 2025
The EU plans to reach 75,000 Ukrainian military personnel trained on its territory as part of the EU Military Assistance Mission for Kyiv.
EU to Enhance Jordanian Army Capabilities With $14M Assistance
The European Council has approved a $13.9 million assistance package for the Jordanian Armed Forces under the European Peace Facility.
EU to Enhance Security in Egypt With $21M Assistance Measure
The European Council has approved a $21 million assistance measure to bolster the Egyptian military's capabilities against security threats.
Ukraine Military Opens New Cyber Defense Training Facility
Ukraine has formally opened a new cyber classroom designed to train military specialists to effectively fend off sophisticated cyberattacks.
Hungary Blocks Potential $542M EU Fund for Ukraine
The Hungarian government has blocked the next tranche of military support worth $542 million for Ukraine.
European Council Pledges Military Aid to Five Partner Nations
The European Council pledges to bolster the defense capabilities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Lebanon, Mauritania, and Rwanda.
Norway to Fund EU Military Training Mission for Ukraine
Norway has announced it will provide funds to the European Union to support training missions for Ukrainian troops.
‘Means identified’ to create European Union defense directorate with Commissioner
Work is being undertaken within EU institutions to enable the creation of a dedicated defense directorate with a Commissioner, sources told AFP
€10.5 billion EU peace fund could pay for weapons for Sahel countries
The EU wants to pay for military equipment, including lethal weaponry, for partner countries in crisis zones such as Africa's Sahel region as part of a €10.5 billion European Peace Facility
