European Commission provisionally allocates €150 billion under SAFE to strengthen defence preparedness

The European Commission has announced a provisional allocation of €150 billion aimed at reinforcing defence preparedness across the European Union, under the SAFE program (Security Action for Europe). This announcement forms part of the EU’s strategy to enhance coordination and improve the capacity of Member States to respond to increasingly strategic defence needs.

The SAFE program will allow Member States to access long-term, low-cost loans, with a ten-year grace period and competitive financial conditions. The aim is to facilitate joint procurement of defence equipment and address critical capability gaps identified at EU level.

Member States submitted their national investment plans before the end of November 2025, outlining their intended use of SAFE financial resources. Based on these plans, the Commission expects to make the first disbursements in early 2026.

You can consult the SAFE program at the following link.