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European Defence Fund (EDF)

Supports European security collaboration by financing joint development projects that strengthen defence capability and technology readiness among member partners.

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The European Defence Fund is the European Commission's defence research and capability programme under DG DEFIS. It covers 2021-2027 with about EUR 7.3 billion, split between EUR 2.7 billion for collaborative defence research and EUR 5.3 billion for collaborative capability development.

EDF is a grant programme, but it is built for consortia rather than solo applicants. Standard calls require at …

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu