EU Commission launches €115 million program for rapid defense innovation

The European Commission aims to accelerate the transition of disruptive defense technologies from development to deployment with its new funding instrument, AGILE, according to a press release from March 25. A pilot program with €115 million is planned, primarily targeting small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, and scale-ups. The Commission states this is a response to the changing demands of modern warfare, where speed in development and testing is increasingly becoming the decisive factor