European Commission

EU Pumps Over $1 Billion Into Next-Gen Military Innovations

The European Commission has allocated $1.02 billion for collaborative defense research and development under the European Defence Fund (EDF).

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EU Says ‘Foundations’ Laid for Ukraine War Tribunal

The European Union on Tuesday said experts had agreed on the "legal foundations" for a special tribunal to try Russia over the war in Ukraine.

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Patria Introduces Pan-European FAMOUS All-Terrain Armored Carrier

Finnish defense firm Patria unveiled a prototype of its new, all-terrain armored personnel carrier during the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris.

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EU Taps Naval Group to Lead Mine Countermeasure Project

The European Commission has selected Naval Group to lead the European Extended Mine Countermeasures project for three years.

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EU Cybersecurity Center to Receive Communication System From Indra

Indra will integrate a secure communication system into the European Commission’s virtual cyber risk management center.

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EU Not Renewing Mali Military Training Mission

The European Union decided to not renew the mandate of a military training mission in Mali, given the "evolving political and security situation."

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EU Proposes Boosting MBDA Shoulder-Fired Missile Production

The European Commission has proposed to fund increased production of MBDA's Enforcer shoulder-fired missile system.

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EU Proposes Vast Defense Boost, Spurred by Russian War in Ukraine

EU officials have unveiled a proposal to massively boost weapons production and procurement to shift from a reliance on US arms and in reaction to Russia's Ukraine invasion.

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Von Der Leyen Wants New Defense Tsar in Second EU Term

European Commission President Von der Leyen argue for creating a defense commissioner to lead a drive to rearm Europe if she wins a second term in office.

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EU Project Aims to Link Dozens of Land Combat Systems

The European Commission has launched a $53 million project to enable the rapid operational coordination of European land combat systems.

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