Our security environment changed fundamentally
The European Union responds with unity and resolve, to become more resilient and independent.
The EU helps countries work together to step up our joint defence. From virtual reality pilot training to next-generation drones, we are investing in European companies developing cutting-edge defence technologies.
EU defence in numbers
Building on the EU Defence Industrial Strategy, the White Paper for European Defence, and the Readiness Roadmap 2030, Europe has put real investment behind its words.
The programmes making defence a reality
EU programmes now cover the entire defence cycle, from research to procurement to financing. They are driving industrial growth, creating jobs, and helping deliver critical capabilities Europe needs. They are backed by up to roughly €810 billion in defence investment and fiscal flexibility for Member States in the coming years.
EDF reinforces Europe’s defence capabilities by promoting collaborative research and development, strengthening innovation and enabling industry to the scale up and compete
EDIP enhances Europe’s defence industrial readiness by expanding production capacity, ensuring sustained output and reinforcing industrial and technological base. It builds on instruments developed in response to the war in Ukraine - EDIRPA and ASAP
SAFE strengthens Europe’s defence industry by enabling coordinated large-scale investment of up to €150 billion and long-term planning. Through added fiscal flexibility, Member States can temporarily exceed deficit limits for defence spending, unlocking up to €800 billion over four years and giving industry greater certainty to invest, innovate, and deliver
