Ukraine
Ukraine’s parliament has ratified an agreement giving the country access to the European Defence Fund, paving the way for Ukrainian companies to participate in EU-backed defense research and development projects.
Latvia
Latvian companies have been awarded €4 million under the European Defence Fund to support collaborative defense projects. The funding will contribute to capability development and industrial integration. It reflects continued EU efforts to strengthen the regional defense-industrial base.
EU Funding
The European Commission has selected 57 defence projects for €1.07 billion in funding under the European Defence Fund. The program targets capability development and research across key areas such as AI, cyber defence, and unmanned systems.
Romania is stepping into a central role in Europe’s defense architecture with the launch of “Octopus” — a regional air defense shield linking the Baltic and Black Seas to strengthen security and autonomy across the continent.