European union defence and security news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on European Union defence and security:

EU Defence and Security Council

• The European Union's Defence and Security Council (EUCO) met on June 24, 2021, to discuss the EU's defence and security priorities, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on defence and security, and the need for increased cooperation and coordination among EU member states. (Source: European Council)
• The EUCO also discussed the EU's response to the crisis in Ukraine, including the need for increased military support and cooperation with Ukraine. (Source: European Council)

EU Defence Capabilities

• The European Union has launched a new initiative to improve its defence capabilities, including the development of a new EU defence fund and the creation of a European Defence Agency. (Source: European Commission)
• The EU has also announced plans to increase its defence spending, with a goal of reaching 2% of GDP by 2025. (Source: European Commission)

EU Military Operations

• The European Union has launched a new military operation in the Central African Republic, aimed at supporting the country's government and security forces. (Source: European External Action Service)
• The EU has also announced plans to increase its military presence in the Sahel region, including the deployment of additional troops and equipment to support the fight against terrorism. (Source: European External Action Service)

EU Cybersecurity

• The European Union has launched a new cybersecurity strategy, aimed at improving the EU's cybersecurity capabilities and responding to the growing threat of cyber attacks. (Source: European Commission)
• The EU has also announced plans to increase its investment in cybersecurity research and development, with a goal of creating a more secure and resilient digital economy. (Source: European Commission)

EU Defence Industry

• The European Union has launched a new initiative to support the development of the EU's defence industry, including the creation of a new EU defence industry fund and the establishment of a European Defence Industry Association. (Source: European Commission)
• The EU has also announced plans to increase its cooperation with the defence industry, including the development of new defence technologies and the creation of a European Defence Innovation Hub. (Source: European Commission)

EU-NATO Cooperation

• The European Union and NATO have launched a new cooperation agreement, aimed at improving cooperation between the two organizations on defence and security issues. (Source: NATO)
• The agreement includes plans for increased cooperation on defence planning, military operations, and cybersecurity, as well as the development of new defence technologies and the creation of a European Defence Innovation Hub. (Source: NATO)

Some recent news articles on European Union defence and security:

• "EU launches new defence fund to boost military capabilities" (Source: EurActiv)
• "EU to increase defence spending to 2% of GDP by 2025" (Source: Defense News)
• "EU launches new military operation in Central African Republic" (Source: European External Action Service)
• "EU announces plans to increase military presence in Sahel region" (Source: European External Action Service)
• "EU launches new cybersecurity strategy to improve digital security" (Source: European Commission)
• "EU to invest €1.5 billion in cybersecurity research and development" (Source: European Commission)
• "EU launches new initiative to support defence industry" (Source: European Commission)
• "EU and NATO launch new cooperation agreement on defence and security" (Source: NATO)