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Germany to launch state-backed fund to invest in defence start-ups
Germany will launch a state-backed investment vehicle to take direct equity stakes in defence and security start-ups, the government said Wednesday. Berlin is seeking to…
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The policies and government spending decisions shaping European defence investment, funding, procurement and the multinational initiatives directing the flow of public and private capital.
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EU launches EastInvest facility to mobilise €28bn for eastern regions hit by Ukraine war
New financing platform targeting nine border states forms centrepiece of Commission strategy to address economic and security strain.
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Europe drives global defence spending growth in 2025
Global defence expenditure topped a record $2.8 trillion, with NATO accounting for more than half of this and Europe representing $864 billion, a 14% rise…
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Netherlands unveils ‘freedom tax’ to fund defence modernisation
The levy on individuals and business aims to raise €5 billion, supporting wider efforts to meet NATO's 3.5 per cent expenditure target.
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EU proposes €90bn Ukraine loan with majority earmarked for defence procurement
Bulk of funding would support weapons procurement, with loans raised through joint EU borrowing
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EU Parliament scrutinises Hungary’s €17 billion defence loan request
Parliament raises questions over oversight as Hungary seeks one of the largest allocations under the EU’s Security Action for Europe programme.
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Canada to join EU’s €150bn SAFE procurement; first non-EU participant
Canada has agreed to join in the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence financing initiative, becoming the first non‑European country to secure such status…
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EU ratifies redirection of civilian funds for defence spending
The European Union has formally adopted legislation allowing civilian EU funding programmes to be used for defence and military projects, turning last month’s political agreement on…
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European Parliament approves €1.5bn permanent defence industry programme
The European Union has approved its first long-term funding programme dedicated to defence manufacturing, joint procurement and supply chain expansion The European Parliament has approved…
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UK balks at €6.75bn price tag for EU defence fund access
Government calls European Commission's entry fee "unreasonable" as bloc prepares to launch €150bn Security Action for Europe initiative