The Council of the EU has approved the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest under the European Defence Industry Programme, covering drones, maritime defence, space, air and missile defence, and eastern border security. The Council of the EU has formally approved five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), the first set of collaborative industrial initiatives to be designated under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), adopted by the EU in 2025. The five projects are now eligible for EU funding through EDIP, with resources earmarked to support their initial deployment and the potential to unlock further funding…
