Europe launches its first €1.5 billion defence industrial programme

The European Union has opened the call for proposals for its first defence industrial programme, with a budget of €1.5 billion. The initiative aims to strengthen Europe’s technological and industrial base and promote the joint development of strategic capabilities among Member States. The programme focuses on supporting collaborative projects in key areas, fostering innovation, competitiveness and European strategic autonomy. It is also expected to encourage participation from companies of all sizes, including SMEs, and to boost cross-border cooperation within the sector. This move reflects Europe’s increasing efforts to reinforce its defence capabilities in a more demanding geopolitical context.

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