European Defence Agency

New tender for defence innovation through HEDI 📊 The call covers 4 lots: 🔹Technology watch and landscaping (Lot 1) 🔹Military utility assessment (Lot 2) 🔹Market research and consultation services (Lot 3) 🔹Defence innovation training courses (Lot 4) shorturl.at/QXKM9

In the latest edition of European Defence Matters (#EDM), we visited the European Centre for Manual Neutralisation Capabilities (#ECMAN) in Vienna. Born from a rare UK-EU knowledge transfer, the centre has grown into a trusted reference in Europe. ➡️eda.europa.eu/docs/default-s…

The @EUDefenceAgency is looking for entities to support the update of 4 Strategic Research & Innovation Agendas. The contracts cover four #CapTechs: 🔹 Missiles and Munitions 🔹 Guidance, Navigation and Control 🔹 Human Factors 🔹 Cyber Defence ➡️shorturl.at/3IO1U

Happy National Day, Belgium!🇧🇪🇪🇺 Today, we celebrate our Member #Belgium on its National Day! Visit our website to learn more about Belgium's contributions to EDA projects and programmes. eda.europa.eu 📸: @BelgiumDefence

In the latest edition of European Defence Matters (#EDM), we take you inside the European Defence Innovation Days. Ukrainian innovators were also present in strong numbers. ➡️shorturl.at/fFcUH #EUdefence #EDID25

Chief Executive trip to Ukraine continued on Wednesday and Thursday. He visited defence production sites, military facilities & an operational command post in eastern Ukraine 🇺🇦 He also met with Maj Gen Drapatyi, Commander of Ukraine’s Joint Forces. ➡️ eda.europa.eu/news-and-event…

After 5 weeks of testing & collaboration, the first EU-level #OPEX Campaign ended. 6 EU companies & military teams tested unmanned platforms in operational environments. Led by #EDA through #HEDI, the trials took place at #CEPOLISPE & #UTTAT. ➡️shorturl.at/oQRos

Satellite communications services donated to #Ukraine 🇺🇦📡 #Denmark - the country currently holding the Presidency of the Council of the #EU - has announced its donation of satellite communication services to #Ukraine via #EDA. 🛰️🇩🇰 ➡️eda.europa.eu/news-and-event… #StrongerTogether

Military experts from 15 EU states met in Rome under #EDA Capability Groups. After talks on drone threats & training, live resupply tests ran near Nettuno—final phase of #OPEX, a campaign under #HEDI to bridge the gap between tech innovation and military capability. #EUdefence

21 years of #EUdefence On this day in 2004, the @EUDefenceAgency (#EDA) was born following the adoption of the Joint Action by the European Council. Thanks to our Member States, who guide our work, and are at the center of everything we do. #StrongerTogether

🚨 SAVE-THE-DATE: 4-7 November 2025 | Tallinn 🇪🇪 🔹2nd ASCI Conference (4-5 Nov) 🔹3rd UAS Operational Users Symposium (6-7 Nov) #ASCI Conference is open exclusively to its members. ➡️Join here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

📺In this TV interview with @SkyTG24 (in English), #EDA's Chief executive, André Denk, recalls the Agency's role in supporting #EU Member States & argues for the benefits of greater cooperation in the field of #defence. ➡️video.sky.it/news/economia/… #StrongerTogether #EUDefence

Strong collaboration with @EUDefenceAgency to support Member States in building a ready Europe. Today’s discussions with Chief executive Denk to provide military end-user’s perspective and aligning efforts in capability development and defence readiness—essential pillars for our…

Drones as a service 🚁 In June, #EDA attended the @Frontex Tactical UAS Showcase in Bulgaria to observe how Unmanned Aircraft Systems are used to monitor EU borders — and how the #UAS Service model delivers imagery without owning or operating the drones. #EUDefence