On 2026-09-28, the European Union approved a comprehensive defense projects plan that prominently includes Ukraine, aiming to close EU capability gaps in air defense, maritime security, space operations, and drone technologies amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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The projects aim to address the EU's shortfalls in key defense areas, namely air defense, maritime security, space, drone and counter-drone capabilities, and security along the EU's eastern flank.
KYIV INDEPENDENT: EU approves major defense projects plan, with Ukraine featuring prominently https:// kyivindependent.com/eu-approve s-major-defense-projects-plan-with-ukraine-featuring-prominently/ The projects aim to address the EU's shortfalls in key defense areas, namely air defense, maritime security, space, drone and counter-drone capabilities, and security along the EU's eastern flank. # U