In the European Defence Agency's 20th anniversary year, 2024 was another successful cycle as part of wider efforts to develop EU armed forces and support capability development.
Highlights of EDA's annual report include:
- More than 40 Capability projects, 128 Research & Technology (R&T) projects, and 28 EU-funded projects under the European Defence Fund (EDF).
- More personnel and a growing budget.
- A strengthened mandate from EU Ministers of Defence through the 2024 Long-Term Review, expanding EDA’s role in capability development, joint procurement, and innovation.
- Agreement by Member States to cooperate on integrated air and missile defence, electronic warfare, loitering munitions, and a European combat vessel.
- Joint procurement of 155mm artillery ammunition on behalf of Member States and Ukraine.
- An expanding innovation portfolio through HEDI.
- Deepened cooperation with Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United States.
Over the past two decades, EDA has helped armed forces work more closely and invest more effectively together. The Agency continues to look ahead and prepare for future defence needs.
Download the full 2024 report here