European Union

EU Provides $1.39B to Ukraine for Homegrown Weapons

The EU has released another $1.39 billion for Ukrainian-made drones, interceptors, munitions, and missiles as Kyiv expands its domestic defense industry.

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EU to Upgrade Ukraine’s Military Training Centers

The EU will fund upgrades to several Ukrainian military training centers as Kyiv works to expand the infrastructure used to prepare its armed forces.

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EU’s Hypersonic Interceptor Passes First Major Development Milestone

The EU has cleared its first major technical hurdle in its flagship endo-atmospheric hypersonic defense initiative ahead of schedule.

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Germany’s OHB Wins $1.1B EU Satellite Contract

Satellite operator SES has awarded OHB a contract worth $1.1 billion to build 18 satellites for the EU’s IRIS² secure communications network.

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EU Considers Civilian-Military Mission in Lebanon as UNIFIL Prepares to Withdraw 

European Union officials are drawing up plans for a possible civilian-military mission in Lebanon that could begin in early 2027.

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Italy Seeks $9.3B EU Loan to Boost Defense Spending

Italy has formally requested $9.3 billion in loans from the Security Action for Europe defense funding program.

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EU to Allow Sale of Confiscated Russian Oil From Shadow Fleet 

The EU agreed to allow member states to sell Russian oil and other cargoes confiscated from vessels suspected of circumventing sanctions.

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Romania Orders 12 Ground Master 200 AESA Radars From Thales 

Romania is acquiring 12 combat-proven GM200 Multi-Mission All-in-One radars from French firm Thales to strengthen airspace protection amid reports of drone incursions.

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Moldova to Receive 100+ Roshel Armored Vehicles via $57M EU Grant

Moldova is set to receive more than 100 armored vehicles from Roshel, with over 50 million euros in funding from the European Union’s European Peace Facility.

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EU to Refuse Military-Age Ukrainian Men Refugee Protection

The EU on Friday proposed stopping granting Ukrainian men of fighting age refugee protection to settle in the bloc, while extending the right beyond 2027 for others from the country.

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