EU Council approves five joint defence projects

The September 28 decision covers drones, maritime and seabed defence, space, air and missile defence, and security along the eastern flank. The projects can now move toward EU funding.

The EU Council approved five joint defence projects on September 28. They cover drones and counter-drone systems, maritime and seabed defence, space, air and missile defence, and security along the eastern flank. The projects are eligible for support under the European Defence Industry Programme and can now move toward funding.