EU To Launch Five Joint Defense Projects Worth €60 Million Each
The Committee of Permanent Representatives of EU member states has preliminarily approved five European Defense Projects of Common Interest, each with €60 million in funding. A spokesperson for the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU informed journalists of this in Brussels, UATV English reports. "Today, the Irish Presidency welcomed the Committee of Permanent Representatives' approval of…
The Committee of Permanent Representatives of EU member states recently formally approved five European Defense Projects of Common Interest (EDPCI), each receiving €60 million in funding. Irish Presidency spokesperson confirmed this development in Brussels. This marks a significant step towards enhancing EU's defense readiness agenda.
The approval follows the European Council's June 2026 directive to expedite completion of EDPCI work. The decision comes after thorough evaluations by the European Defence Agency, European External Action Service, and European Commission. Five projects have been chosen to become EDPCI, focusing on critical areas such as air defense, maritime security, space, drone technology, and monitoring of the EU's eastern borders.
Each project will be funded with €60 million. This marks the initial phase of EDPCI, with a second call for proposals anticipated by the end of April next year. The projects signify the first step in addressing urgent strategic capability gaps. This development aligns with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's announcement of the European Strategic Enablers Instrument, designed in collaboration with NATO to bolster the continent's defense reliability.
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