EU Allocates €1.07 Billion for Strategic Defense R&D (eurointegration.com.ua)

• €1.07 billion investment in 57 defense R&D projects.
• Prioritization of AI, cybersecurity, and drone systems.
• Structural integration of Ukrainian industrial defense base.

"The European Commission has authorized €1.07 billion in funding via the European Defence Fund to catalyze joint research and development across 57 defense projects. Priorities include artificial intelligence, cyber warfare capabilities, and drone technology. The initiative specifically aims to integrate Ukraine's industrial sector into European defense supply chains, bolstering collective security and reducing reliance on external non-EU providers."