Tag: Defence Finance
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Published: 30 October 2026Event: 29 October 2026 The European Commission invited Member States to seek loans from a €21.3 billion second SAFE call. It encouraged joint procurement with Ukraine and prioritisation of air defence, drones, counter-drone systems and ammunition. The allocation is part of the existing €150 billion instrument. Assessment: Loan availability can facilitate procurement,…
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Published: 29 October 2026Event: 28 October 2026 The UK government announced a £10 billion support package for Ukraine, combining economic assistance and expanded export-finance capacity. The announcement includes an additional £500 million for Ukrainian air defence this winter. The total incorporates guarantees and financing instruments rather than an equivalent value of weapons already delivered. Assessment:…
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PUBLISHED: 26 October 2026EVENT: 25 October 2026 The United Kingdom and Canada have announced a defence-financing framework to support industrial cooperation and military capability. The arrangement uses separate but complementary national institutions rather than a single joint fund, according to the governments’ announcement. Assessment: The framework signals intent to coordinate financing and procurement, but it…