The European Commission has allocated €325 million to launch and implement five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCI). The funding comes from the €1.5 billion European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). On 28 September 2026, EU member states approved the initiatives, making them eligible for EU budget support. The projects...
EU countries approve first five major joint defence projects
Representatives of EU member states on Wednesday, 16 September, approved at the level of permanent representatives the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCI). Each of them is set to receive €60 million in funding from the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). Formal adoption of the list is...