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EU Approves €1.5 Billion Defense Program to Boost Ukraine Integration

3/30/2026

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On March 30, the European Commission approved a €1.5 billion defense program to boost Europe’s capabilities and integrate Ukraine’s defense sector into the EU base.
The program will allocate approximately $803.9 million to increase production of missiles and counter-drone systems.
Approximately $298.6 million funds joint EU-Ukraine projects to expand production capacity.
An additional $373.2 million covers joint defense projects with EU states and Norway, supporting higher defense output.

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On March 30, the European Commission approved a €1.5 billion defense program to boost Europe’s capabilities and integrate Ukraine’s defense sector into the EU base.
The program will allocate approximately $803.9 million to increase production of missiles and counter-drone systems.
Approximately $298.6 million funds joint EU-Ukraine projects to expand production capacity.
An additional $373.2 million covers joint defense projects with EU states and Norway, supporting higher defense output.