EU Defence and Space

@EU_Commission Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space l DG DEFIS
🇪🇺 Commissioner @KubiliusA
#EUSpace #EUDefence

[Copernicus EU @CopernicusEU]

🌍 World Environment Day 2026 🌿
🛰️ #CopernicusEU helps us understand our changing planet. This #ImageOfTheDay brings together:
🔥 Wildfires 🇪🇸
🏔️ Retreating ice 🇸🇯
🌄 Drought 🇧🇷
Reveals the impacts of climate change and the value of Earth observation.
🔗 https://t.co/SUpnPKqL4n

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

📺 Meet HYBRID, an #EDF-funded project developing a next-gen vertical take-off & landing drone. ✈️

Equipped with advanced avionics & innovative detection, it is designed to reduce operator workload while boosting performance.

🔗 Learn more about the EDF: https://t.co/wLcVophlBq

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

🏄 The Digital Ocean Week programme spans five days and three major events:

➡️ the High-Level Opening on 8 June,
➡️ the 9th Copernicus Marine General Assembly on 9–10 June,
➡️ and the AI Ocean Forum on 11–12 June.

Explore the full programme: https://t.co/DnGWoyoQC8

[Copernicus EU @CopernicusEU]

🌊 Meet #OceanEye - a new window on our oceans, based on 🛰️ @CMEMS_EU & EU marine data.

It supports:
🔹 Climate monitoring
🔹 Protection of infrastructure
🔹 Maritime safety

🌍 Helping Europe become a global leader in ocean intelligence by 2035.

🔗 https://t.co/OhfC6kEhwE

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

🌊The first European Digital Ocean Week takes place in Brussels from 8 to 12 June, bringing together Europe's ocean science, policy and technology community around the future of digital ocean capabilities.

Find out more: https://t.co/DnGWoyoQC8

#DigitalOceanWeek

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

🌍🛰️ Space is central to #EUSecurity, resilience, and economic future.

High-level discussions on the state and future direction of #EUSpace took place in Nicosia 🇨🇾 at EU Space Days 2026, bringing together experts.

Read more in the latest #Observer 👉https://t.co/Fi2tz5dnDU

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

📈 A record level of interest from dual-use innovators!

This strong response highlights the growing interest in engaging with the #EUDIS Business Accelerator and contributing to a stronger, more competitive #EUDefence ecosystem.

🔗 https://t.co/xH2PAPYq50

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month with #Copernicus and #EUSpace! Let's celebrate love, diversity and inclusion! ❤️

[Copernicus EU @CopernicusEU]

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month!

✨ Many colours, one planet. With #EUSpace and #CopernicusEU, diversity is visible from above. We've brought together twelve colourful views of Earth observed from space.

🌈 Let's celebrate love, diversity and inclusion together!

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

🚀 Inspiring exchanges @ EBAN Congress!
@KubiliusA hosted a roundtable with 10 scale-ups participating in the #CASSINI BA.

Key topics:
🔹 Ambition in #EUSpace & #EUDefence,
🔹 EU’s support to high-growth innovation,
🔹 importance of dual-use techs.

🔗 https://t.co/basH5qSRhi

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

No time to wait!

One more country on the firm trajectory to increase European defence readiness!

Cyprus 🇨🇾 is already the 6th country to sign a SAFE agreement. Very soon EU support will start reaching Cyprus' military and industry.

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

#COMPET Council discussed EU Space Act, ECF & @EU4Space, economic security, EU-@esa cooperation. 

I thanked @NicDamianou & @CY2026EU for good progress, welcomed 🇮🇪 Minister @Alan_Dillon.

EU space projects & capabilities are essential for our economy, security & defence.

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

🇪🇺 Good news for #EUSpace!
@TimoPesonen1 signed two agreements with @AschbacherJosef @esa & BE Minister, Vanessa Matz:
🔹EU owns RED-1 TTC antenna, critical for #Galileo
🔹 It stays at ESA ESEC (Redu 🇧🇪)
Galileo = European independence in navigation.
🔗 https://t.co/dYDl9Er5Ew

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

Exactly one year ago today, we launched the EU 🇪🇺 #SAFE loans to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness.

Today, the first payments are reaching national governments.

Record speed. Record scale. €150 billion for Europe’s security and defence. Europe is stepping up.

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

🇪🇺🇧🇪 Belgium is strengthening its defence through EU cooperation.

🛡️ By signing the #SAFE agreement, Belgium secures €8.34 billion loan to further reinforce its capabilities.

🔗 https://t.co/jDVyHcolAB

#EUDefence #EUSecurity

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Russia’s war of aggression has crossed yet another line.

A Russian drone incursion struck a densely populated area in Romania, injuring civilians.

On EU territory.

We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people.

As we continue strengthening our security and deterrence, especially on our Eastern border, we will keep increasing the pressure on Russia.

We are preparing a 21st package of sanctions.

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

🛡️ A key milestone for #SAFE.

🇵🇱 Poland has become the first EU country to receive a payment under the Security Action for Europe instrument: €6.6 billion, representing 15% of its total €43.7 billion allocation.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/twW7RGCRRg

#EUDefence #EUSecurity

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

📢 Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to IRIS² & GOVSATCOM, and a competitive & innovative #EUSpace industry!

📅 Deadline: 26 August 2026, 17:00 CET
💶 Budget: EUR 20M
🏢 For legal entities in EU MSs

🔗 Learn more about focus areas and apply: https://t.co/wv0TqcFtrw

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

Belgium is taking national and European security seriously.

Today we signed the #SAFE loan agreement with Belgium 🇧🇪!

SAFE is European solidarity in practice. Concrete support, backed by the European budget, for Belgian defence and for collective #EUDefence🇪🇺.

[Theo Francken @FranckenTheo]

Vandaag zetten we een belangrijke stap voor de veiligheid van ons land en van Europa. Dankzij SAFE krijgt België toegang tot 8,34 miljard euro aan voordelige Europese financiering om Defensie versneld te versterken. We investeren samen met Europese partners in moderne capaciteiten die essentieel zijn in de conflicten van vandaag: luchtafweer, drones, precisiewapens, satellieten en bescherming tegen hybride dreigingen. Sterke defensie vraagt sterke samenwerking. Dank aan vicepremier en minister van Financiën @JanJambon, en aan Eurocommissarissen @Piotr_Serafin en @KubiliusA voor hun engagement voor een sterker Europees defensiebeleid.

Aujourd’hui, nous franchissons une étape importante pour la sécurité de notre pays et de l’Europe. Grâce à SAFE, la Belgique pourra bénéficier de 8,34 milliards d’euros de financement européen avantageux afin de renforcer plus rapidement sa Défense. Nous investissons avec nos partenaires européens dans des capacités modernes essentielles face aux conflits d’aujourd’hui : défense aérienne, drones, munitions de précision, satellites et protection contre les menaces hybrides. Une défense forte exige une coopération forte. Merci au Vice-Premier ministre et ministre des Finances @JanJambon, ainsi qu’aux commissaires européens @Piotr_Serafin et @KubiliusA pour leur engagement en faveur d’une politique européenne de défense plus forte.

Today we are taking an important step for the security of our country and of Europe. Thanks to SAFE, Belgium will gain access to €8.34 billion in favourable European financing to accelerate the strengthening of our Defence. Together with our European partners, we are investing in modern capabilities that are essential in today’s conflicts: air defence, drones, precision weapons, satellites and protection against hybrid threats. Strong defence requires strong cooperation. Thanks to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance @JanJambon, and to European Commissioners @Piotr_Serafin and @KubiliusA for their commitment to a stronger European defence policy.

[EU Defence and Space @defis_eu]

🚀 At EU Space Days 2026, we showcased the latest initiatives, new agreements, technological breakthroughs across the #EUSpace ecosystem.

🎥 Watch the video to discover the recent news and key milestones presented during the event.

🔗 https://t.co/dYDl9Er5Ew