European Parliament and Council reach agreement on AGILE defence innovation programme
The European Parliament and the Council have agreed on the new AGILE programme to foster rapid, cost-effective defence innovation in response to the current security environment.
By Europa Express15 Jul 2026 · 17:00 CETUpdated 15 Jul 2026 · 17:00 CET
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Core Briefing: European Parliament and Council reach agreement on AGILE defence innovation programme
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According to the European Parliament, the draft law is designed to address the challenges of the current security landscape, specifically the implications of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. The programme emphasises the necessity of establishing fast and low-cost defence innovation cycles to remain effective in this shifting climate.
The agreement was formalised by the Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy and the Committee on Security and Defence. Further details regarding the implementation of the AGILE programme have not yet been provided.