Following the evaluation of the 2025 calls for the European Defence Fund (EDF), the European Commission will invest €1.07 billion in 57 new EDF projects. These investments will support the goals set out in the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 and provide essential funding for the EU’s four major defence flagships: the European Drone Defence Initiative, the Eastern Flank Watch, the European Air Shield and the European Space Shield.
EDF 2025 call results
The 57 projects selected under the 2025 EDF cover a wide range of critical sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), cyber defence, drones and counter-drone systems. These investments are designed to ensure the EU remains a leader in advanced defence technology.
More than 15 projects will support the four European Readiness Flagships. For example, project AETHER will develop propulsion and thermal management systems to support the Drone Defence Initiative. All flagship initiatives will also benefit from cross-cutting projects focused on sensors, digital transformation or cyber technologies.
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