Overview
- The European Commission approved the EDIP work program Monday, unlocking €1.5 billion in grants for 2026–2027.
- More than €700 million targets faster output of counter-drone systems, missiles and ammunition, including €260 million under the Ukraine Support Instrument to rebuild Ukraine's defense industry.
- European Defence Projects of Common Interest receive €325 million for joint industrial projects open to EU members, Norway and Ukraine.
- Joint procurement gets €240 million for buyer consortia from EU countries and Norway with grants capped at €20 million per project.
- Calls for proposals open Tuesday on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal, with €100 million in equity via the FAST fund and €35.3 million for the BraveTech EU innovation program to back start-ups and SMEs.