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The European Defence Fund is supporting sensors, counterhypersonic research and communications projects to strengthen Europe’s defence industry.
The European Commission said its first USIIRA call drew 58 proposals and offered €184.5 million for ammunition and airdefence production.
The UK will require major overseas defence suppliers to reinvest in British jobs, skills and technology transfer.
The European Commission urged member states to draw on SAFE loans for defence readiness, joint procurement and support to Ukraine.
The UK said it will lead 3 AUKUS undersea sensor payloads for uncrewed underwater vehicles after trials in San Diego.
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Poland backed greater European security responsibility while reaffirming NATO and Ukraine support.
Australia opened ADF recruitment to eligible Papua New Guineans and deployed nearly 300 personnel to Japan for Exercise Keen Sword.
UK Defence Innovation and the British Army launched a funded challenge to improve battlefield power supply with Australian support.
The European Commission funded 8 projects to expand production of energetic components for missiles, drones and ammunition.
The European Commission added €130m for drone and counterdrone border security, as European militaries expanded dronefocused training.
Germany’s Bundeswehr detailed Red Storm Charlie, a Hamburg civilmilitary drill for hybrid threats involving soldiers and emergency partners.
Sweden will deploy a Patriot air defence unit to Poland to support NATO operations protecting a hub for aid to Ukraine.
Official announcements showed new energy compliance action, defence modernisation, NATO support, and maritime posture steps across 7 country clusters.
Germany linked drone modernization to a worsening hybridthreat environment as military counterintelligence warned of sabotage and espionage risks.
The European Commission said EDF 2026 calls drew a record 612 proposals for a €1.006 billion defence research and development envelope.
The Netherlands reported mine clearance, NATO exercises, Arctic training and support for Ukrainian soldiers across Europe.
Governments focused on defence industry, energy security, Ukraine support, maritime routes, AI risk and humanitarian protection.
HM Government invited up to 12 UK companies to use Ukraine battlefield sensor data to develop AI drone swarm models under a bilateral partnership.
Norway and Canada signed a procurement cooperation letter aimed at NATO capability links and possible support for Ukraine.
Australia said Triton and Peregrine reached initial operational status and confirmed completion of its 14aircraft Poseidon fleet.