EU Defence Declassified

The art of military diplomacy

When we think of diplomacy, we often picture civilian politics, embassies, and international relations, yet it is just as essential within the military sphere. In this ne

SatCom for operations

Satellite communication, or SatCom for short, is the technology that sends information via satellites orbiting the Earth. It underpins everything from internet access to

3D printing on the battlefield

Additive manufacturing – or 3D printing – is becoming more accessible to all, thanks to lower costs and better software. It is also transforming how armed forces produce

AI for military decision-making

Unlocking you phone with Face ID, searching for information on a search engine, using navigation apps, or tracking your daily 10,000 steps – all these everyday activities

Military drones in busy European skies

Drones are changing modern warfare. Stephen O’Sullivan (EDA) explains how military drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), will fit into everyday air traff

Investing more than ever: EU defence spending and EDA data 2024-2025

The European Union’s 27 countries are strengthening their defences, with spending hitting a record €343 billion in 2024. Based on a rigorous methodology, EDA Defence Data

Women in EU Armed Forces

Women have served in diverse and impactful roles throughout European military history. Despite their contributions, women remain a minority within the armed forces. Today

Defence beyond 2040 - Innovation and Financing

In a time of rapid innovation, many EU countries lag in research and development investment, while investors grapple with ethical concerns and the defence sector's public

Unmanned Horizons – Drones in Modern Conflicts

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are revolutionizing modern technology and warfare. With João Caetano (EDA) and Ross McKenzie (NATO), we discuss d

Breaking Barriers – Military Mobility

Military mobility is crucial for the rapid and efficient movement of military assets across Europe. Against today’s geopolitical backdrop, we explore why enhancing milita

Protecting the Digital Domain - Cyber Defence

Cyber defence plays a crucial role in protecting EU citizens. With David Lopez Antunes (EDA) and Merle Maigre (e-Governance Academy), we discuss the nature and evolution

Two Decades Strong - Reflecting on EDA’s 20th Anniversary

In this special episode, we delve into the history and achievements of the European Defence Agency (EDA) as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Join us as we explore the

Green defence

Climate change is one of the defining issues of our time and also for the defence and security sectors. We know that militaries are a heavy polluter and they are even def

The transatlantic bond

EU leaders have pledged to protect EU citizens and their values. But we've also seen that Russia's war in Ukraine has given NATO a sense of renewal and it is in fact NATO

Towards an EU defence industry

After years of declines in defence spending, it's safe to say there's a new political will to reinforce the European defence industry. In this second episode, we discuss

Why do we need EU defence?

Polls show citizens expect the EU to protect them. We've witnessed Russia's senseless invasion of Ukraine, but we already have national militaries and NATO. In this first