EU members approve five cross-border projects for shared defense capabilities.
The proposed European Defence Projects of Common Interest cover drone and counter-drone systems, the eastern flank, maritime and seabed security, early warning, and space capabilities.
By TomorrowNews · AI-assisted briefing · Briefing published 29 September 2026
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Reuters reported that EU governments backed the five projects as a way to coordinate investment in capabilities that individual states may struggle to build alone. Norway and Ukraine can participate as partners.
The initiatives initially draw on a €325 million EU budget, with the possibility of additional support. Approval establishes a policy framework, but participating governments and industry still have to define technical scope, financing and delivery schedules.
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