EU Defence Ministers Approve Five European Defence Projects to Strengthen Readiness and Eastern Flank Security

European Union defence ministers have approved five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs) aimed at bolstering Europe's defence readiness and industrial capacity. These projects will focus on developing critical capabilities in areas such as drones, counter-drone systems, maritime and seabed defence, space, and air and missile defence, with a particular emphasis on protecting Europe's eastern flank.