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Commission adopts €1.5 billion work programme to boost European and Ukrainian defence industry

The European Commission approved today a €1.5 billion work programme under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to enhance and modernise Europe's defence industry, boost production capacity and secure technological advancement and resilience.

EDIP tackles pressing challenges in European defence and security by boosting industrial production capacities, reinforcing cooperation with Ukraine, strengthening joint European procurement and developing European defence projects of common interest, marking a significant step in the EU's efforts to improve Europe's security.


RAPID, IP/26/664, 30.03.2026
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