https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-approves-major-defense-projects-plan-with-ukraine-featuring-prominentlyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-approves-major-defense-projects-plan-with-ukraine-featuring-prominentlyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eu-approves-major-defense-projects-plan-with-ukraine-featuring-prominently#u92594Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:30:14 +0000European Union member states approved a plan for five pan-European defense projects that feature Ukraine prominently. The Council of the EU endorsed the block-wide initiatives to channel common spending and direct EU funding toward key capability areas. These priority sectors include air defense, maritime security, space, drone and counter-drone systems, and security along the eastern flank. The measures aim to address existing shortfalls in European defense capabilities and strengthen the role of the European Defense Agency in joint procurement and defense innovation.Why it mattersThe approve