EU Commission seeks proposals to test telecom-based drone detection technologies
The EU Commission has invited Member States and industry partners to propose projects testing cellular-based drone detection technologies. The initiative…
EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance advances joint development of drone defence systems
The EU Commission hosted the second board meeting of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, bringing together 18 founding members to accelerate…
Merz and Magyar seek fresh start in relations amid EU budget disagreements
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation on trade, energy and…
EU Council extends Ukraine military training mission until 2028 with €300m budget
The EU Council has extended the EU Military Assistance Mission (EUMAM Ukraine) until November 2028, allocating nearly €300 million. The…
Eurogroup urges fiscal discipline and joint defence spending amid inflation risks
The Eurogroup warned of persistent economic uncertainty as euro area inflation reached 4% in October. Ministers discussed fiscal discipline, joint…
EDA to launch drone technology hubs in Latvia and Netherlands with 2027 exercises
The European Defence Agency (EDA) will expand drone and counter-drone testing in 2027 through two technology hubs in Latvia and…
NATO and EU advance military mobility and defence cooperation
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius reviewed cooperation on military mobility, defence production and support for…
Switzerland and NATO mark 30 years of security partnership amid European threats
Switzerland hosted ambassadors from 27 NATO member states to review 30 years of cooperation under the Partnership for Peace. Against…
EU Parliament calls for naval operation in Black Sea after Russian attacks
The European Parliament has urged the EU to consider a naval operation in the Black Sea following deadly Russian attacks…
NATO strengthens undersea infrastructure security against hybrid threats
NATO's Critical Undersea Infrastructure Network met in Germany to strengthen protection against hybrid threats. Allies, EU representatives, industry operators and…
Ukraine seeks to expand joint weapons production with German defence companies
At the first German-Ukrainian Defence and Security Conference in Kyiv, Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister Anna Gvozdiar called for deeper industrial…
EP leadership and Gulf speakers call for deeper parliamentary cooperation
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and parliamentary leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have called for stronger security and…
EDA drone trial demonstrates satellite-free navigation over land
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has successfully tested an AI-powered navigation system enabling drones to operate without satellite signals. Developed…
EU Commission allocates €168m to expand defence production under EDIP
The EU Commission has allocated €168.2m to eight projects under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), expected to leverage €1.26bn…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 12 October 2026
Meeting in Luxembourg, EU foreign ministers approved nearly 1,600 sanctions listings targeting Russia's military-industrial complex and discussed Ukraine's financing needs,…
EU Council imposes record sanctions on Russia, targeting 1,646 individuals and entities
The EU Council has adopted its largest-ever round of Russia sanctions listings, targeting 1,569 individuals and entities linked to the…
EU and UK leaders to discuss security and strategic cooperation at November summit
EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen will host UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for the second EU-UK…
EU Council adopts Defence Omnibus V to accelerate investment and procurement
The EU Council has formally adopted the Defence Omnibus V package, simplifying defence procurement, investments and intra-EU transfers of military…
Von der Leyen warns against MFF cuts as energy crisis raises EU investment needs
Addressing the EU Parliament ahead of the October European Council, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen linked Europe’s renewed…
EU Commission disburses €1.24bn for Ukrainian drones, interceptors and missiles
The EU Commission has released €1.24 billion under the defence component of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan to finance…
EU Commission appoints Benedikta von Seherr-Thoß as Director at DG DEFIS
The EU Commission appointed today Benedikta von Seherr-Thoß as Director for EU-Ukraine Defence Readiness within its Directorate-General for Defence Industry…
EU Commission clears acquisition of TATRA Trucks by NIKA Development, Promet Group and STV
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of TATRA Trucks a.s. by…
EU Parliament backs €115m AGILE programme to speed defence innovation
The EU Parliament has approved the €115m AGILE programme to accelerate disruptive defence technologies from prototype to operational use. With…
Development MEPs seek stronger EU support for Greenland and overseas territories
The EU Parliament’s Development Committee wants stronger support for Greenland amid sovereignty concerns and proposes more than doubling planned 2028–2034…
EU Commission adds €130 million for drone and counter-drone border security
The EU Commission is providing an additional €130 million to strengthen Member States’ drone and counter-drone capabilities at the EU’s…
NATO sets quantum roadmap for military capabilities and secure communications
A new NATO roadmap aims to integrate quantum computing, communications and sensing into Allied armed forces while protecting networks against…
EU defence ministers prioritise Ukraine air defence and strengthen readiness
EU defence ministers put Ukraine’s air defence at the centre of their meeting, reviewing €28.3bn in procurement plans and the…
EU Member States strengthen EDA role in joint procurement and defence innovation
EU Member States have agreed to strengthen the European Defence Agency (EDA) to support Defence Readiness 2030, expanding its work…
EU Council clears nearly €3 billion payment to Ukraine as Norway joins Ukraine Facility
Ukraine is set to receive the eighth payment under the EU’s Ukraine Facility after meeting ten further reform targets. Nearly…
EU Commissioner Kubilius visits Netherlands for defence and military mobility talks
Andrius Kubilius will discuss defence readiness and support for Ukraine with Dutch officials, then visit the Port of Rotterdam to…
EU Commissioner Brunner heads to Munich for drone security and migration talks
Magnus Brunner will visit Helsing and Bavaria’s counter-drone centre to assess capabilities as the EU expands support for drone security.…
Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen discusses Arctic security in Greenland
Henna Virkkunen meets Greenland’s premier and visit the Joint Arctic Command and a satellite ground station as the EU prepares…