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[Chair of the EU Military Committee @ChairmanEUMC]

A new chapter begins!

Today, Ireland formally takes the helm of the @EUCouncil

Presidency—a moment of pride and responsibility. As Chair of the EU Military Committee, I’m honoured to stand with Major General Colm Ó Luasa, Brig Gen Ray Murphy, and the entire team as we step into this pivotal role. Ireland’s priorities—Competitiveness, Values, Security—reflect Europe’s core strengths. In a world facing profound challenges, Ireland’s neutrality has never meant indifference. From supporting Ukraine to advancing CSDP missions, Ireland brings credibility, balance, and unity to the table. "Ní neart go cur le chéile”, there is no strength without unity. This Irish proverb captures the spirit of the EU and our Presidency’s mission. To our Cypriot predecessors: thank you for your leadership. To Lithuania & Greece, our Trio partners: let’s drive ambition forward. The next 6 months will shape Europe’s security future—from the European Security Strategy to adapting military command structures. The EUMC stands ready to support.

Wishing Team Ireland every success. Go n-éirí libh!

 #EU #security #Ireland #defence

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

A major step forward in boosting defence capabilities of EU MSs is here!

#EDPCIs are new, ambitious, long-term initiatives designed to enhance #EUDefence readiness & strengthen our strategic autonomy 🇪🇺

Together, they will help keep Europeans safe.
🔗 https://t.co/PrBBtN9m0U

[European Space Agency @esa]

Mission success for the most powerful Ariane 6 yet. ✅

Flight #VA269 launched 36 @Amazonleo satellites using upgraded boosters carrying 14 tonnes more propellant each.

A new record for Europe’s heaviest payload in a single launch.

🔗 https://t.co/0hWXHTxmXA

(Pic: ESA-CNES-Arianeespace-ArianeGroup \ Optique Video du CSG - T. Leduc)

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

Today at #Eurosatory2026, EU & France signed #SAFE agreement.

Happy to see that 🇫🇷 France is benefiting from 🇪🇺 EU instruments.

SAFE brings ambition, scale, interoperability, innovation to European & Ukrainian defence industry.

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

Another strong milestone for #SAFE🇪🇺 and European security — we just signed SAFE agreement with Greece.

It will help 🇬🇷 enhance its defence capabilities in the Mediterranean region through investments in strategic surveillance, secure communications & counter-drone technologies.

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

Today’s agreement on Defence Readiness Omnibus brings big change: Max 100 days to wait for defence industry permits instead up to 4 yrs. Simpler procurement rules, smaller burdens.
Small steps in rules, big steps in #DefenceReadiness! We’ll continue to defragment defence market.

[POLITICOEurope @POLITICOEurope]

France and Cyprus will sign on Monday a status of forces agreement allowing Paris to station troops on the Mediterranean island, two senior Cypriot government officials told POLITICO.
https://t.co/eRSxoHfFNC

[European Defence Agency @EUDefenceAgency]

TITAN SKY 2026 is the first multinational military #drone exercise supported by the @EUDefenceAgency.

Hosted by the @fap_pt from 18 to 29 May, the exercise brings together armed forces from 🇧🇪 🇭🇺 🇵🇹 🇪🇸, alongside observers from 7 additional Member States and 🇺🇦.

[Chair of the EU Military Committee @ChairmanEUMC]

Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the EU Military Committee today, Commissioner for Defence and Space , Andrius Kubilius and Chair of the EU Military Committee address an assembly of high level Political and Military Leadership, reflecting on the last twenty five years and looking forward to addressing future challenges.

Security through Unity , Credibility through Capability

[Operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI @EUNAVFOR_MED]

#IRINI RADM Marco Casapieri welcomed Ambassadors of #EU & EU Member States🇪🇺 @UlrikaR_UN DSRSG 🇺🇳 @nicolaorlando EUDEL #Libya 🇱🇾Frederik PETERSEN @EUBAMLibya; UK & EEAS officials. Delegates were briefed on IRINI’s #MSA & #Shadow Fleet monitoring & CB&T with Libyan authorities 🌊

[Chair of the EU Military Committee @ChairmanEUMC]

During his official visit to Estonia, General Seán Clancy, Chair of the EU Military Committee, was invited to partake in an engagement with the country’s leadership, including Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, and Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.

The visit focused on Europe’s evolving security landscape, enhancing EU-NATO cooperation, and exploring new defence partnerships. Estonia’s strategic role in regional security was highlighted, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to bolstering deterrence and rapid response capabilities across Europe. (Photography, Estonian Defence Force).

Security through Unity, Credibility through Capability

#eu #nato #estonia #military #csdp #security #

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

Today we sign 1st #SAFE agreement - w Poland.

With 43.7 bln € 🇵🇱 starts the biggest security 'project' in Europe.

We are moving fast to help 🇪🇺 Member States jointly develop & scale up their defence capabilities & production.

SAFE loans will help outproduce & deter Russia.

[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

Rights and values do not defend themselves. In the skies, at sea, online. The EU is out there every day, far from the headlines but close to the people who need it most.

Happy Europe Day. 🇪🇺

[European Defence Agency @EUDefenceAgency]

🚀 The EDA Defence in Space Forum brought together EU #space and #defence community to align priorities & cooperate

On 21 April, talks focused on cap development plans, such as EDA's efforts to improve EU #SSA through a Military SSA Market project based on the EDA SatCom Market

[Chair of the EU Military Committee @ChairmanEUMC]

Key engagements with Ukrainian and international partners, including General Oleksandr Syrskyi, Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyinis, Patrick Turner, EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová, and Chair NATO Military Committee Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone.
EU–NATO complementarity remains essential to ensure coordinated and effective support.

Aligned, coordinated, and committed:
support to Ukraine continues — for as long as it takes.
Ukraine’s security remains central to Europe’s security.

#Ukraine #EUDefence #NATO #Security #Unity #eu #CMC_NATO

[European Defence Agency @EUDefenceAgency]

The EU SatCom Market (ESM) is a catalogue of commercially available #satellite communications and and information systems and EDA's largest joint #procurement project.

➡️Read more: https://t.co/T3G6PwlHMP

#EUdefence

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

No time to wait!

Today, 18 Member States have received their loan agreements for #SAFE funding for completion.

Next steps - finalisation of agreements and signing!

A game changer for European defence industry 🇪🇺

[Gripen News @GripenNews]

Second source. #NATO set to buy Saab #GlobalEye. "up to 12" on Bombardier 6000/6500.

LA Lettre first out this morning. Now, German Press Agency checked with own sources within the alliance.

Standard config has both #EriEye and #Seaspray radar.

https://t.co/PJ54KyziRX

[Tymofiy Mylovanov @Mylovanov]

Gen. Grynkewich: For the first long time, money is not a problem for Europe.

We have 5-6 allies who are going to exceed 5% in core defense spending. Several others are on their way through 3-3.5%.

The real challenge is the production capacity and the defense industrial base. 1/

[OSINTtechnical @Osinttechnical]

France has released footage of its Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters and Rafale fighters hunting down and destroying Iranian drones over the Middle East during the Iran war.