POLICY11:37 UTC12h ago 1 min readSource: Defense News

EU pumps over $1 billion into defense R&D, centered around Ukraine war lessons

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EU pumps over $1 billion into defense R&D, centered around  Ukraine war lessons
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The choice of funded projects marks a shift to 21st-century warfare, with loitering munitions and affordable mass drone production high on the agenda.

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  • / The EU is investing over $1 billion in defense research and development, focusing on modern warfare technologies.
  • / Key areas of investment include loitering munitions and drone production, influenced by lessons from the Ukraine war.
  • / This shift indicates a strategic focus on 21st-century military capabilities to enhance European defense.

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