EU Adopts 115M Euro AGILE Defence Programme

The European Union Council adopted a 115 million euro programme for rapid defence innovation funding called AGILE. The initiative aims to boost technological development across member states.

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium April 29, 2026. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

The European Union adopted a €115 million ($128.72 million) funding programme called AGILE on Monday morning to accelerate defence innovation. The initiative targets rapid development cycles for military technology across member states. Faster capital deployment strengthens the bloc's strategic readiness amid rising security demands.