Advancing strategic autonomy through collaborative research, innovation hubs, and record-breaking demand aggregation.
Total Budget
€371.9M
EU Spending
€381B
G2G Matchmaking
Permanent
Staff Force
212
Matchmaking & Procurement
G2G Matchmaking Success
340 users from 33 nations shared 400+ projects and 50+ capability needs. Permanent fixture starting 2026.
Loitering Munitions
16 states endorsed a business case for joint procurement of kamikaze drones based on Ukraine lessons.
Ammunition Progress
Compatible with CAESAR, Krab, Panzerhaubitze 2000 & Zuzana howitzers.
SatCom Surge
Demand for secure satellite communications has peaked, supporting 44 clients including missions in Ukraine.
474
Orders placed (2024-2025)
€136M
Total Contract Value
Collaborative R&T Growth Path
2026 Target: €600M+
82 New projects under negotiation
2025 Operational Budget Breakdown
Domain-Specific Progress
Air
Automatic air-to-air refuelling (Hose & Drogue) phase 1 complete.
Land
Uncrewed Ground Systems (UGV) study assessing Ukraine lessons.
Maritime
MARSUR III achieved full interoperability with NATO systems in April 2025.
Cyber
MILCERT Operational Network (MICNET) reached Initial Capability.
Space
LEO2VLEO: First EDA satellite project set to reach orbit in 2027.
PESCO & EDF Interface
PESCO Projects
Directly supported by EDA, including Underwater Intervention (DIVEPACK) and Tactical Cargo (FMTC).
EDF Projects
Managed by EDA on behalf of the Commission, worth over €300M in collaborative research.
Sustainable Defence
CF SEDSS IV
Europe's largest defence energy community with a €3.37M budget for green transitions.
IF CEED
Circular economy incubation including Digital Product Passports for body armour.