EDF Research Actions
Funds collaborative European defense research consortia delivering disruptive solutions across security, space, and quantum technologies.
The European Defence Fund (EDF) is managed by DG DEFIS (Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space) and provides EU-level funding for collaborative defence research and capability development. The 2026 Annual Work Programme was adopted on 17 December 2025, allocating approximately €1 billion across 31 call topics. Of that total, €329 million is dedicated to Research Actions, which target f…
Defence research across all military domains and key enabling technologies. 2026 topics include major defence capabilities (endo-atmospheric interceptor, main battle tank, multiple rocket launcher, semi-autonomous vessel), critical technologies (quantum-secured networks, electronic warfare, multi-domain operations cloud, high-performance energy), and threats from hypersonic glide vehicles. Specific 14 topics published in EDF 2026 Call Topic Descriptions.
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