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…
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…
EDA drives nine EU defence priorities from capability gaps to readiness by 2030
The EU’s nine Priority Capability Areas are moving defence cooperation from planning towards joint projects, procurement and investment. EDA says…
EDA prepares new centre to expand joint European defence procurement
The European Defence Agency is preparing to launch a collaborative procurement centre for off-the-shelf military equipment, aiming to help EU…
European aviation bodies push for smarter air traffic management
Nine European aviation institutions used Airspace World 2026 in Lisbon to present their joint Europe for Aviation vision for a…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs and Defence Council on 12 May 2026
EU defence ministers have endorsed a stronger European defence posture centred on accelerated military production, expanded support for Ukraine, and…
Denmark donates satellite communication services to Ukraine
The donation includes solutions that increase Ukraine’s access to secure and stable satellite-based communications, such as receiver terminals that will…
French Touch wins defence robotics competition of the European Defence Agency
French Touch, a team of innovators and military personnel from France, won first place on 15 May at the European…
EU Council President Michel at the EDA: A European Defence for our Geopolitical Union
“Europe will not be made all at once, but it will be made.... Those famous words by Robert Schuman express…
European defence: Speech by EU HR Borrell at the EDA Annual Conference 2023
"This gathering brings together more than 1,000 participants from all key stakeholders. European Union institutions - President [of the European…
Foreign Affairs Council (Defence): Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell upon arrival
The European Defence Agency is becoming more and more important. Today, we are going to study a very important document, which…
EDA signs framework contracts for joint procurement of 155mm ammunition
The European Defence Agency has so far signed eight framework contracts with European industry for the joint procurement of 155mm…
PESCO reports progress amid shifting European security landscape – EDA
A new report finds that the changing security environment is impacting many PESCO projects’ scope and timelines, with work on…
EU Defence Declassified: EDA is launching a podcast
EDA is launching its podcast ‘EU Defence Declassified’ In conversations with defence experts and invitees,...
Common ammunition procurement: EDA unites 18 countries
Brussels, 20 March 2023. Eighteen states sign on Monday the European Defence Agency (EDA) project arrangement...
European Defence Agency and U.S. Department of Defense: New arrangement
6 February 2023 The Council today approved the draft administrative arrangement between the European Defence...
Cyber Defence: EU Commission enforces action against cyber threats
Brussels, 10 November 2022 Today, the Commission and the High Representative put forward a Joint...
EDA: Future military scenarios – evolution or revolution?
Read more 15 February 2022 Throughout 2021, EDA held a Technology Foresight Exercise. Its results...
EDA: Future military scenarios: evolution or revolution?
15 FEBRUARY 2022 Throughout 2021, the European Defence Agency (EDA) held a Technology Foresight Exercise...
Address by EU Council President Charles Michel to the European Defence Agency
7 December 2021 Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. Defence issues are...