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Mathieu Schwander retweeted
9 Priority Capability Areas (PCAs) now focus political attention, national planning & investment to achieve #DefenceReadiness by 2030.
What are the nine areas? Who is involved? What role does EDA play & what comes next?
➡️Find out here: eda.europa.eu/news-and-event…
#EUdefence
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
As the EU ramps up its defence efforts, #jointprocurement 🪖is becoming an increasingly important way to strengthen military readiness and give armed forces faster access to needed capabilities.
➡️Details in our fresh spotlight: eda.europa.eu/news-and-event…
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
🌍 At #Eurosatory2026, EDA engaged with industry, armed forces and institutional partners from across the defence community.
Chief Executive André Denk held high-level meetings, while EDA experts joined panel discussions and showcased key initiatives supporting #EUDefence.
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
Opportunity for ammunition producers in Europe: we are looking for multiple manufacturers of various ammunition types.
This joint procurement will give EU Member States a means to procure ammunition with less administration, faster and at a lower cost:
eda.europa.eu/procurement
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
📞 Satellite communication for military operations
In our #EUDefence Declassified podcast, experts discuss how #SatCom supports armed forces for missions and crisis response.
➡️eda.europa.eu/news-and-event…
#EUdefence
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👀 Drones are becoming the eyes of modern armies
In our EU Defence Declassified #podcast, experts from EDA & @ThreodSystems unpack how #UAS fit into airspace, their use in Ukraine, and key lessons from the field.
🎧 Listen on your favourite app!
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
⚡🔋 On 23 March, representatives of 🇧🇪, 🇮🇪, 🇳🇱, and 🇸🇮 started the EDA-led, year-long training “Defence Energy Managers' Course II” (DEMC II). The aim is to learn how to develop and implement an effective #EnMS in #defence and reduce energy usage within military installations.
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
📅 Dates for EU #OPEX 2026 confirmed: 28 Sep – 14 Oct in #Portugal
Central features will be the prize contest “Sentinel Strike challenge”. It will test #loitering munitions - drones capable of searching for and striking targets, side by side under realistic conditions.
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
♻️ At Raw Materials Week, we hosted its first defence-focused seminar, exploring how raw material recycling can support the #EUDefence industry.
The panel brought together MoDs, industry, research institutes & the recycling sector to discuss practical pathways forward.
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Mathieu Schwander retweeted
EDA opens contract notice for the supply of #helmets & #BodyArmour 🪖
📌 Economic operators with relevant manufacturing capacity are invited to apply
🗓 Deadline: 19 Dec 2025, 17:00 (Brussels Time)
➡️ ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/de…
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
♻️EDA launches two new circularity projects to boost EU defence readiness
The two new IF CEED projects focus on reusing valuable raw materials and testing 3D-printed spare parts directly during missions.
➡️Read more: eda.europa.eu/news-and-event…
#StrongerTogether #EUdefence #IFCEED
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
♻️Transitioning into a circular economy could help cut between 189 and 231 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions in a single year!
Our report reveals the potential of circularity measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive sectors.
More link.europa.eu/GKjbg8
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
EU defence spending hits €343 bn in 2024, set for €381 bn in 2025
The @EUDefenceAgency (EDA) has published its annual #EUDefenceData report for 2024-2025, detailing defence spending from all 27 EU Member States.
#EUdefence #StrongerTogether
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Mathieu Schwander retweeted
Tender to support a comprehensive assessment of the evolving #EU chemicals regulatory framework 🧪
📌Economic operators meeting the requirements set out in the tender specifications can submit an offer by 3 October 2025, 17:00 (Brussels Time).
➡️ec.europa.eu/info/funding-te…
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
🆕⚙️ EDA industry platform gains new feature for #EDF calls!
Organisations can now subscribe to EDF calls, showcase expertise & connect with partners across 🇪🇺 defence.
Discover the platform➡️ b2bplatform.eda.europa.eu/ve…
#EUdefence #StrongerTogether
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The @EUDefenceAgency is launching a framework contract to help monitor and analyse policies that impact the #EUdefence Technological and Industrial Base (#EDTIB).
🗓 Apply by 3 October 2025, 17:00 CET
➡️ ec.europa.eu/info/funding-te…
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Mathieu Schwander retweeted
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
Mathieu Schwander retweeted
⏱️ The #EUGreenWeek 2025 is around the corner!
Discover how we can find circular solutions for a competitive 🇪🇺 and shift from a linear to a #CircularEconomy
Join the conference livestream and see what's coming up next week in our agenda 👉 europa.eu/!khRPKB
