The EDA Steering Board approved end of August the way ahead for the new Multinational Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC) to be established in Sintra, Portugal. The European Defence (EDA) together with 18 of its Member States will now develop the technical arrangement (TA) for the opening of this new advanced tactical helicopter training facility by […]
The scrutiny of the European Defence Fund by the European Parliament and national parliaments
Since 2016, the European Union has developed a number of new security and defence initiatives. In particular, the introduction of Permanent Structured Cooperation and the European Defence Fund (EDF) have been designed to enable the EU to become a more autonomous actor in crisis management, capacity building and the protection of Europe and its citizens. […]
Nearly €2 billion requested in Horizon 2020 security research funding
REA has received 342 project proposals by 22 August, the deadline for security research calls. 233.36 million is available in three calls for projects working on a wide range of security challenges, such as the security of intelligent and safe cities and public spaces, new concepts for pandemic crisis management, new methods to prevent, […]
20 years of EU security and defence: stabilising our neighbourhood, providing security at home
In 1999, the EU’s Member States decided to create a common European policy on security and defence. European security and defence has now turned 20 and much progress has been achieved, in particular over the past few years. In a rapidly changing world, the EU and its Member States are actively engaged to provide stability […]
Towards European military diving training standards
Diving operations involving navies from different EU Member States are still almost impossible because there are no common European diving standards allowing such cooperation so far. This lack of interoperability has led to a serious shortage of rescue vessels and divers, which are indispensable assets in all national and international naval operations. To enable cooperation […]
Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions: Interoperability standards for military unmanned systems
This call (PADR-US-03-2019), which aims to improve the interoperability of unmanned military systems, is part of the Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions programme. Interoperability of defence systems is key for the ability of different forces to operate safely and effectively together in joint or combined operations. It can be challenging for the armed forces to […]
H2020: Secure Societies: Technologies for first responders
This call (SU-DRS02-2018-2019-2020), which aims to develop new technologies for the rapid and accurate detection of pathogens, belongs to the Secure societies – Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Resilience is essential if authorities are to take appropriate action in response to major disasters, both natural […]
European Commission intensifies its support to Sri La for the prevention and fight against terrorism
The European Commission, through its Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, has allocated €8.5 million to support Sri Lankan efforts to prevent violent extremism, build community resilience, and promote peace and tolerance. The European Commission, through its Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, has allocated €8.5 million to support Sri Lankan efforts to prevent violent […]
H2020: Secure Socities: Demonstration of novel concepts for the management of pandemic crises
This call (SU-DRS05-2019), with the aim of demonstrating novel concepts for pandemic crisis management, belongs to the Secure societies – Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Large-scale pandemics constitute an ever growing threat in today’s globalized society, given the increasing flows of goods and people among […]