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Proposed European Air Shield within SAFE capabilities

The comprehensive European Air Shield proposed as an example of SAFE-supported common defence capabilities.

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Von der Leyen

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Aug 30, 2025, 04:44 PM
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“With SAFE we are producing the capabilities Europe needs most.”
Von der Leyen states Europe is producing its most needed capabilities through SAFE and outlines a focus on pan-European projects including drones and air defence.
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With SAFE we are producing the capabilities Europe needs most. We will focus on pan-European projects from drones, cyber defence and air defence systems. For example, a comprehensive European Air Shield. It will be a strong symbol of 🇪🇺 unity in defence.
On capabilities produced through SAFE
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Von der Leyen
European Union
May 4, 2026, 07:20 AM
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“Ukraine's needs remain as urgent as ever.”
Von der Leyen notes that Ukraine needs remain as urgent as ever and highlights that the 90 billion euro loan provides vital funding.
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Ukraine's needs remain as urgent as ever. Our 90 bn loan is providing vital funding for budgetary and defence needs. We are integrating our defence industries. Investing in 🇺🇦 drone production. Associating Ukraine to our 🇪🇺 Drone Defence and Air Shield projects. The EU is tackling this head-on.
On the urgency of Ukrainian support.
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