The Portuguese government has launched a new €8 million six-year research and innovation programme for defence.
The programme will deliver joint research projects, doctoral education and advanced training as it boosts coordination between the country’s armed forces and research centres.
The move comes as countries around Europe bolster their defence funding in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, including upping targeted research and innovation spending.
More such partnerships are to follow to stimulate innovation and development in other government-supported sectors in the country.