EU Commission proposes first European Defence Projects of Common Interest (defence24.com)

• Five EDPCI projects: drones, maritime/sea-bed defence, space, air/missile defence, Eastern Flank Watch.
• Combined funding ambition: ~€190 billion by 2036; initial EDIP support: €325 million.
• Ukraine participates in four projects; 18 member states average per project.

"The European Commission has proposed the first European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), five large industrial initiatives to strengthen EU military capabilities. The projects cover drones and counter-drone systems, maritime and seabed defence, space-based capabilities, air and missile defence, and Eastern Flank Watch. On average 18 member states participate per project, with Ukraine involved in four. Combined funding ambition reaches approximately €190 billion by 2036, with initial support of €325 million from the European Defence Industry Programme. The move signals EU shift toward joint production and industrial investment ahead of the NATO summit."