European Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen EU industrial capabilities. The projects—part of the European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs)—target drones and counter‑drone systems, maritime and seabed defence, space, air and missile defence, and security along the EU’s eastern flank. €325 million from the €1.5 billion European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) will support the establishment and deployment of the projects, which were identified following a call for expressions of interest. Each project will involve about 18 Member States, with Ukraine participating in four. The Council will now discuss the formal establishment, objectives, participants and estimated investment of the EDPCIs. Approved projects will receive EU funding under EDIP and may be eligible for further support from the European Competitiveness Fund.
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