Deadline Date: February 16, 2027
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to improve EU capacity for critical defence electronics through stronger production and supply chain resilience.
The focus areas, include industrial capacity expansion for electronic components, defence supply chain resilience, electronic manufacturing competitiveness, production scalability, risk mitigation and continuity, cybersecurity and physical protection of industrial sites, supply security for defence technologies, workforce training, lead-time reduction, capacity reservation, obsolescence management, and development of secure and resilient production ecosystems for defence-related electronics.
The call aims to strengthen the competitiveness and responsiveness of the EU defence technological and industrial base by reinforcing production capacity for critical electronic components used across defence domains including land, air, naval, and underwater systems. These components are essential for systems such as unmanned platforms, missile technologies, communication networks, command and control systems, and surveillance and reconnaissance systems.
Supported activities focus on increasing EU production of guidance electronics, propulsion electronics, RF and laser modules, multispectral imaging systems, avionics, printed circuit boards, integrated circuit substrates, lithium-ion battery systems, and advanced semiconductor components. The objective is to reduce bottlenecks in defence manufacturing and ensure reliable availability of essential technologies.
Projects under this call are expected to deliver measurable improvements in production capacity, supply chain resilience, and operational security. Key performance indicators include throughput increases, reduced lead times, improved yield and quality, workforce training outcomes, and enhanced supply chain robustness. Additional requirements include risk management frameworks addressing industrial, supply, safety, and cybersecurity risks.
Applicants may also include optional measures for physical and cyber protection of production facilities, including threat assessment, cybersecurity certification alignment, and integration with broader European or national security systems. These measures aim to safeguard production continuity and reduce vulnerability to disruption or sabotage.
The total funding allocated under this call is €282,150,000. Eligible applicants must be legal entities established in EU Member States or associated eligible countries, with restrictions related to ownership and control by non-associated third countries unless specific exemptions or safeguards are provided.
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