🛡️ Today, the @ec.europa.eu allocates €910 million under the 2024 #EuropeanDefenceFund for 62 selected 🇪🇺 defence projects.
This is a major step to close critical defence capability gaps and reinforce Europe’s strategic autonomy.
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#EDF2024 #EUdefence
This is a major step to close critical defence capability gaps and reinforce Europe’s strategic autonomy.
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#EDF2024 #EUdefence
April 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🛡️ Today, the @ec.europa.eu allocates €910 million under the 2024 #EuropeanDefenceFund for 62 selected 🇪🇺 defence projects.
This is a major step to close critical defence capability gaps and reinforce Europe’s strategic autonomy.
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#EDF2024 #EUdefence
This is a major step to close critical defence capability gaps and reinforce Europe’s strategic autonomy.
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#EDF2024 #EUdefence
Continuing exchanges with 🇪🇺 defence & space companies.
Building on previous dialogues & roundtables I consulted emerging actors for an agile and impactful #EuropeanDefenceFund in the next #MFF, we also explored 🇪🇺🇺🇦 industrial cooperation for disruptive innovation.
#EUDefence
Building on previous dialogues & roundtables I consulted emerging actors for an agile and impactful #EuropeanDefenceFund in the next #MFF, we also explored 🇪🇺🇺🇦 industrial cooperation for disruptive innovation.
#EUDefence
June 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Continuing exchanges with 🇪🇺 defence & space companies.
Building on previous dialogues & roundtables I consulted emerging actors for an agile and impactful #EuropeanDefenceFund in the next #MFF, we also explored 🇪🇺🇺🇦 industrial cooperation for disruptive innovation.
#EUDefence
Building on previous dialogues & roundtables I consulted emerging actors for an agile and impactful #EuropeanDefenceFund in the next #MFF, we also explored 🇪🇺🇺🇦 industrial cooperation for disruptive innovation.
#EUDefence
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For the first time, 🇺🇦 Ukrainian defence industries can take part in #EuropeanDefenceFund projects.
This deepens our cooperation and helps integrate Ukraine into the 🇪🇺 European defence industrial base.
#StandWithUkraine
For the first time, 🇺🇦 Ukrainian defence industries can take part in #EuropeanDefenceFund projects.
This deepens our cooperation and helps integrate Ukraine into the 🇪🇺 European defence industrial base.
#StandWithUkraine
April 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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For the first time, 🇺🇦 Ukrainian defence industries can take part in #EuropeanDefenceFund projects.
This deepens our cooperation and helps integrate Ukraine into the 🇪🇺 European defence industrial base.
#StandWithUkraine
For the first time, 🇺🇦 Ukrainian defence industries can take part in #EuropeanDefenceFund projects.
This deepens our cooperation and helps integrate Ukraine into the 🇪🇺 European defence industrial base.
#StandWithUkraine
Bridging industrial capabilities and driving defense innovation together builds a stronger, safer security architecture for the whole European continent!
Check out coverage on Interfax-Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine #DefenseTech #EuropeanDefenceFund #Innovation
Check out coverage on Interfax-Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine #DefenseTech #EuropeanDefenceFund #Innovation
September 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Bridging industrial capabilities and driving defense innovation together builds a stronger, safer security architecture for the whole European continent!
Check out coverage on Interfax-Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine #DefenseTech #EuropeanDefenceFund #Innovation
Check out coverage on Interfax-Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine #DefenseTech #EuropeanDefenceFund #Innovation
The EDF Playbook: Building Consortia, Winning Grants, Securing Innovation
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📅 29 May 2026
Join our COcyber event with 28DIGITAL & HypeX Consulting on #dualuse #cybersecurityinnovation, #EuropeanDefenceFund opportunities & #consortiumbuilding.
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May 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM
The EDF Playbook: Building Consortia, Winning Grants, Securing Innovation
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📅 29 May 2026
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#EUDefence #EuropeanDefence #StrategicAutonomy #Readiness2030 #EUSecurity #TeamEurope #CSDP #EUDefence #EuropeanDefence #Readiness2030 #SAFEProgramme #EuropeanDefenceFund #Geopolitics #EuropeanSecurity #EUDefence #EuropeanArmy
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EU Is Drafting Plans to Defend Its Borders as US Support Wavers
The European Union is drawing up plans to help countries fight off a military assault with or without its superpower ally, the US.
www.bloomberg.com
April 24, 2026 at 10:14 PM
EU launches €15 million stealth-focused light attack aircraft stud#EuropeanDefenceFundn#EuropeanUniono#Fleetrenewala#FMLAL#Lightattackaircraftf#stealtht#turbopropop https://www.airdatanews.com/eu-stealth-light-attack-aircraft-study/
EU launches €15 million stealth-focused light attack aircraft study - Air Data News
The European Union has begun evaluating a stealth-oriented light attack aircraft concept as part of its 2026 planning cycle under the European Defence Fund.
www.airdatanews.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:58 AM
EU launches €15 million stealth-focused light attack aircraft stud#EuropeanDefenceFundn#EuropeanUniono#Fleetrenewala#FMLAL#Lightattackaircraftf#stealtht#turbopropop https://www.airdatanews.com/eu-stealth-light-attack-aircraft-study/
2025: €910 million of the #EuropeanDefenceFund to create a strong and innovative defence industry in Europe. The investments aim to close key capability gaps, like force mobility and drone defence, through innovation and collaboration across European science and industry ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission mobilises €910 million to boost European defence and close capability gaps*
The Commission is investing €910 million under the 2024 edition of the European Defence Fund (EDF) to create a strong and innovative defence industry in Europe. These investments aim to close key capa...
ec.europa.eu
April 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
2025: €910 million of the #EuropeanDefenceFund to create a strong and innovative defence industry in Europe. The investments aim to close key capability gaps, like force mobility and drone defence, through innovation and collaboration across European science and industry ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Contact us at info@behorizon.org to discuss your consortium needs.
#EuropeanDefenceFund #EDF #ProjectManagement #DefenceIndustry #SAFE
#EuropeanDefenceFund #EDF #ProjectManagement #DefenceIndustry #SAFE
March 23, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Contact us at info@behorizon.org to discuss your consortium needs.
#EuropeanDefenceFund #EDF #ProjectManagement #DefenceIndustry #SAFE
#EuropeanDefenceFund #EDF #ProjectManagement #DefenceIndustry #SAFE
The EU starts the Future Multirole Light Aircraft program, a heavy turboprop with stealth features and a 2040 target. It aims to reduce reliance on Embraer and Pilatus with a 7,500 kg MTOW and advanced systems. #EuropeanDefenceFund #EU #Aerospace
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EU Launches Stealth Turboprop Project Targeting 2040 Deployment
The EU initiates the Future Multirole Light Aircraft program to develop a heavy stealth turboprop by 2040, enhancing strategic autonomy in light attack aviation.
airpronews.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The EU starts the Future Multirole Light Aircraft program, a heavy turboprop with stealth features and a 2040 target. It aims to reduce reliance on Embraer and Pilatus with a 7,500 kg MTOW and advanced systems. #EuropeanDefenceFund #EU #Aerospace
airpronews.com/2026/01/08/e...
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A few months back the Commission revised the EDF 2026 Work Programme. The changes matter: procedures are simpler, investment areas are broader. If you are building a consortium or considering a proposal for September, start with this.
https://www.rfr.bz/bb6ba67
#EDF2026 #EuropeanDefenceFund
https://www.rfr.bz/bb6ba67
#EDF2026 #EuropeanDefenceFund
Changes to the EDF Work Programme for simpler procedures and expanded investment areas
the European Commission amended the European Defence Fund (EDF) Work Programme for 2026. These amendments align the EDF Work Programme with the so-called ‘Mini-Omnibus’ (Regulation (EU) 2025/2653 of 19 December ...
www.rfr.bz
May 8, 2026 at 7:52 AM
A few months back the Commission revised the EDF 2026 Work Programme. The changes matter: procedures are simpler, investment areas are broader. If you are building a consortium or considering a proposal for September, start with this.
https://www.rfr.bz/bb6ba67
#EDF2026 #EuropeanDefenceFund
https://www.rfr.bz/bb6ba67
#EDF2026 #EuropeanDefenceFund
A question on #EuropeanDefenceFund tabled by Harriet Cross on 15-05-2025 has been answered by Stephen Doughty. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-05-15/52788
May 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
A question on #EuropeanDefenceFund tabled by Harriet Cross on 15-05-2025 has been answered by Stephen Doughty. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-05-15/52788
Record-breaking industrial interest under the 2024 round of the #EuropeanDefenceFund. #Defence industry and research entities submitted 298 proposals under the #EDF calls competing for funding worth €1.1 billion for collaborative EU defence R&D projects ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope
Daily News 07 / 11 / 2024
Record-breaking industrial interest under the 2024 round of the European Defence Fund
EU defence industry, including small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and research entities submitted a recor
ec.europa.eu
November 7, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Record-breaking industrial interest under the 2024 round of the #EuropeanDefenceFund. #Defence industry and research entities submitted 298 proposals under the #EDF calls competing for funding worth €1.1 billion for collaborative EU defence R&D projects ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #FutureOfEurope
A question on #EuropeanDefenceFund #Costs tabled by Charlie Dewhirst on 29-08-2025 has been answered by Al Carns. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-08-29/73322
September 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A question on #EuropeanDefenceFund #Costs tabled by Charlie Dewhirst on 29-08-2025 has been answered by Al Carns. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-08-29/73322
A question on #EuropeanDefenceFund tabled by Max Wilkinson on 10-06-2025 has been answered by Maria Eagle. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-06-10/58692
June 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A question on #EuropeanDefenceFund tabled by Max Wilkinson on 10-06-2025 has been answered by Maria Eagle. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-06-10/58692
The EDF Playbook: Building Consortia, Winning Grants, Securing Innovation
📍 Budapest & Online
📅 29 May 2026
Join our COpotato event with 28DIGITAL & HypeX Consulting on #dualuse #potatosecurityinnovation, #EuropeanDefenceFund opportunities & #consortiumbuilding.
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📅 29 May 2026
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May 13, 2026 at 8:48 AM
The EDF Playbook: Building Consortia, Winning Grants, Securing Innovation
📍 Budapest & Online
📅 29 May 2026
Join our COpotato event with 28DIGITAL & HypeX Consulting on #dualuse #potatosecurityinnovation, #EuropeanDefenceFund opportunities & #consortiumbuilding.
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📅 29 May 2026
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Safran-MTU Joint Venture to Develop Engines for Future European Military Helicopters
www.defensemirror.com/news/37140/S...
#SafranHelicopterEngines #MTUAeroEngines #EURA #helicopter #engine #VTOL #ENGRT #EuropeanDefenceFund #AirbusHelicopters #NATO #NSPA #GEAerospace #Leonardo #Sikorsky
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#SafranHelicopterEngines #MTUAeroEngines #EURA #helicopter #engine #VTOL #ENGRT #EuropeanDefenceFund #AirbusHelicopters #NATO #NSPA #GEAerospace #Leonardo #Sikorsky
Safran-MTU Joint Venture to Develop Engines for Future European Military Helicopters
The new joint venture will develop a heavy European helicopter engine for the ENGRT project and future military helicopters.
www.defensemirror.com
June 27, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Safran-MTU Joint Venture to Develop Engines for Future European Military Helicopters
www.defensemirror.com/news/37140/S...
#SafranHelicopterEngines #MTUAeroEngines #EURA #helicopter #engine #VTOL #ENGRT #EuropeanDefenceFund #AirbusHelicopters #NATO #NSPA #GEAerospace #Leonardo #Sikorsky
www.defensemirror.com/news/37140/S...
#SafranHelicopterEngines #MTUAeroEngines #EURA #helicopter #engine #VTOL #ENGRT #EuropeanDefenceFund #AirbusHelicopters #NATO #NSPA #GEAerospace #Leonardo #Sikorsky
Spain’s Navantia Participates in Six EDF 2023 Projects Valued at €520M
www.defensemirror.com/news/36918/S...
#Navantia #EuropeanDefenceFund #EDF #OPTIMAS #ADMIRABLE #EMCM #SEACURE #ECUAS #PESCO #Naviris #Fincantieri #NavalGroup #LEO #MEO #GEO #QKD #FIDAMC #MICROMAG2000 #USV #UUV
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#Navantia #EuropeanDefenceFund #EDF #OPTIMAS #ADMIRABLE #EMCM #SEACURE #ECUAS #PESCO #Naviris #Fincantieri #NavalGroup #LEO #MEO #GEO #QKD #FIDAMC #MICROMAG2000 #USV #UUV
Spain’s Navantia Participates in Six EDF 2023 Projects Valued at €520M
Initiatives include advancements in Mine Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-Drone Technologies, Patrol Corvette development, laser communications, and naval manufacturing.
www.defensemirror.com
May 31, 2024 at 6:33 AM
Spain’s Navantia Participates in Six EDF 2023 Projects Valued at €520M
www.defensemirror.com/news/36918/S...
#Navantia #EuropeanDefenceFund #EDF #OPTIMAS #ADMIRABLE #EMCM #SEACURE #ECUAS #PESCO #Naviris #Fincantieri #NavalGroup #LEO #MEO #GEO #QKD #FIDAMC #MICROMAG2000 #USV #UUV
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#Navantia #EuropeanDefenceFund #EDF #OPTIMAS #ADMIRABLE #EMCM #SEACURE #ECUAS #PESCO #Naviris #Fincantieri #NavalGroup #LEO #MEO #GEO #QKD #FIDAMC #MICROMAG2000 #USV #UUV
MBDA Selected to Develop European Counter-Hypersonic Weapon Concept
www.defensemirror.com/news/36799/M...
#MBDA @MBDA #EuropeanDefenceFund #OCCAR #HYDIS² #HypersonicThreats #EuropeanCommission #France #Germany #Italy #Netherlands #CounterHypersonic #AntiBallistic #WeaponArchitectures
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#MBDA @MBDA #EuropeanDefenceFund #OCCAR #HYDIS² #HypersonicThreats #EuropeanCommission #France #Germany #Italy #Netherlands #CounterHypersonic #AntiBallistic #WeaponArchitectures
MBDA Selected to Develop European Counter-Hypersonic Weapon Concept
MBDA and OCCAR Launch Concept Phase for Advanced Hypersonic Defence Interceptor
www.defensemirror.com
May 16, 2024 at 8:31 AM
MBDA Selected to Develop European Counter-Hypersonic Weapon Concept
www.defensemirror.com/news/36799/M...
#MBDA @MBDA #EuropeanDefenceFund #OCCAR #HYDIS² #HypersonicThreats #EuropeanCommission #France #Germany #Italy #Netherlands #CounterHypersonic #AntiBallistic #WeaponArchitectures
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#MBDA @MBDA #EuropeanDefenceFund #OCCAR #HYDIS² #HypersonicThreats #EuropeanCommission #France #Germany #Italy #Netherlands #CounterHypersonic #AntiBallistic #WeaponArchitectures
European Defence Fund Supports STORE Project to Enhance Land Forces' Imaging Systems with AI
www.defensemirror.com/news/36656/E...
#EuropeanDefenceFund #STOREproject #artificialintelligence #AIintegration #shareddatabases #imagingsystems #optronicsensors #hypersonicmissiles
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#EuropeanDefenceFund #STOREproject #artificialintelligence #AIintegration #shareddatabases #imagingsystems #optronicsensors #hypersonicmissiles
European Defence Fund Supports STORE Project to Enhance Land Forces' Imaging Systems with AI
EDF funds STORE project integrating AI into land forces' imaging systems for enhanced threat detection and situational awareness.
www.defensemirror.com
April 26, 2024 at 7:57 AM
European Defence Fund Supports STORE Project to Enhance Land Forces' Imaging Systems with AI
www.defensemirror.com/news/36656/E...
#EuropeanDefenceFund #STOREproject #artificialintelligence #AIintegration #shareddatabases #imagingsystems #optronicsensors #hypersonicmissiles
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#EuropeanDefenceFund #STOREproject #artificialintelligence #AIintegration #shareddatabases #imagingsystems #optronicsensors #hypersonicmissiles