European Commission approves 1.5 billion euro program to strengthen defense industry

The European Commission approved a 1.5 billion euro work program under the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP). The goal is to strengthen and modernize Europe's defense industry, increase production capacity, and ensure technological progress and strategic resilience.

The program aims to address urgent challenges in European defense and security by enhancing industrial production capacities. The program allocates 1.5 billion euros in grants for the period 2026-2027. Brussels - WAM. The European Commission approved today, Monday, a work program worth 1.5 billion euros under the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP). The program aims to strengthen and modernize Europe's defense industry, increase production capacity, ensure technological progress, and strategic resilience.

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