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Official Defence Industry, Security & Dual-Use Gazettes & Notifications

Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2026/2033 of 27 August 2026 on the appointment of the Combined Arms Training Commander for the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2023/2206 (EUMAM Ukraine/1/2026)
Council of the European Union · Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1405 of 26 June 2026 correcting certain language versions of Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council setting up a Union regime for the control of exports, brokering, technical assistance, transit and transfer of dual-use items
European Commission · Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Council Decision (EU) 2026/1544 of 17 November 2025 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol on the implementation of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the Cook Islands (2025-2032)
Council of the European Union · Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2026/1886 of 16 July 2026 on the appointment of the head of the military command and support cell of the European Union Security and Defence Initiative in support of West African countries of the Gulf of Guinea, and repealing Decision (CFSP) 2026/58 (EUSDI/1/2026)
Council of the European Union · Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1826 of 28 July 2026 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 as regards the extension of the approval periods of the active substances aclonifen, amisulbrom, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain MBI 600, beflubutamid, clomazone, cyantraniliprole, cyprodinil, daminozide, dichlorprop-P, dimethachlor, fludioxonil, formetanate, fosetyl, isofetamid, metalaxyl, metazachlor, penconazole, phenmedipham, pirimicarb, pyraclostrobin and S-abscisic acid
European Commission · Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Regulation (EU) 2026/1881 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 July 2026 on a temporary derogation from certain provisions of Directive 2002/58/EC as regards the use of technologies by providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services for the processing of personal and other data for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse (Text with EEA relevance)
European Parliament · Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2026/1877 of 28 July 2026 implementing Decision 2010/788/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Council of the European Union · Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1880 of 28 July 2026 implementing Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1183/2005 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Council of the European Union · Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1876 of 23 July 2026 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Sahel
Council of the European Union · Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1821 of 27 July 2026 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported, as regards Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), U-space occurrences, part-IS occurrences, and the removal of certain aviation security occurrences from mandatory reporting requirements
European Commission · Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT · Not Applicable · Union Government
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Frequently Asked Questions on Defence Industry, Security & Dual-Use Regulations

How does the EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821 govern exports?

Regulation (EU) 2021/821 establishes an EU-wide regime for controlling the export, brokering, technical assistance, transit, and transfer of dual-use items (goods, software, and technology usable for both civil and military purposes), including strict controls on cyber-surveillance items.

What is the European Defence Industrial Programme (EDIP)?

The proposed EDIP regulation establishes a permanent EU instrument to strengthen the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), incentivising joint procurement by at least three Member States, supporting cross-border defence supply chain integration, enabling a European Defence Projects of Common Interest framework, and creating a readiness governance structure under Commission coordination.

How does the European Defence Fund (EDF) structure its research and capability development?

Regulation (EU) 2021/697 establishes the EDF with a €7.95 billion budget (2021–2027), structured in two pillars: a Research pillar funding collaborative defence R&T (100% EU-funded grants), and a Capability Development pillar co-funding prototype development and certification (maximum 80% EU co-financing). Eligible projects must involve at least three entities from three Member States.

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