ASD welcomes Council of the EU position to incentivise defence-related investments
ASD welcomes an EU Council position to boost defence investments across major EU programmes under the ReArm Europe plan, aiming to strengthen Europe’s defence industrial base and security.
This week, EU Member States approved a Council position to open key EU programmes to more defence-related investments as part of the ReArm Europe plan. The amendments target five programmes: Digital Europe, Horizon Europe, the European Defence Fund, the Connecting Europe Facility, and the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP). The Council also introduced eligibility adjustments for dual-use and defence-related activities under Horizon Europe to align rules across instruments.
ASD issued a statement welcoming the Council’s agreement as an important step towards strengthening the EDTIB:
"ASD welcomes today’s agreement by the Council of the EU on the possible use of several EU funding programmes for defence-related investments as part of the ReArm Europe plan. This is an important step towards strengthening the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, which is indispensable to Europe’s security and strategic sovereignty. We encourage the Council and the European Parliament to finalise the package swiftly."
Read more
ASD welcomes clear signals in von der Leyen’s addressASD welcomes the clear and resolute messages delivered by Commission President von der Leyen in her 2025 State of the Union address.
The aerospace, security & defence industrial ecosystem in the post-2027 EU Multiannual Financial FrameworkASD is the voice of Europe’s aerospace, security, and defence industries, representing over 4,000 companies across 21 European countries that employ over one million people. In 2024, our members generated a turnover of €290 billion, accounting for 98% of ...
ASD leadership: Europe’s defining moment is now | EuronewsEurope must act decisively on security, sustainability and competitiveness. Micael Johansson and Jan Pie of ASD outline priorities for Europe’s future.