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Egypt Forges Historic Research Partnership With EU Through Horizon Europe Access

Egypt has officially become an associated member of Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research programme. The agreement enables Egyptian researchers to lead projects and access €93.5bn in funding alongside European counterparts, strengthening scientific ties between the regions.

Landmark Agreement Opens EU Research Programme

Egypt has officially joined the Horizon Europe programme as an associated country, according to reports from the EU-Egypt Summit in Brussels. The agreement, signed by high-level officials from both regions, grants Egyptian researchers, universities, and innovators full access to the European Union’s flagship research and innovation initiative.

by Gabriel Novak
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EU Commission Proposes Expanded European Drone Defence Initiative to Protect Entire Continent

The European Commission has proposed expanding its “drone wall” initiative into a broader European Drone Defence Initiative following concerns from southern and western European nations. The expanded program aims to protect all European territories with advanced anti-drone technology and network systems.

In a significant shift from regional to continental protection strategy, the European Commission has proposed expanding its eastern flank “drone wall” initiative into a comprehensive European Drone Defence Initiative that would protect all European territories. The decision comes after southern and western European nations expressed concerns about being excluded from the original protection plan, highlighting the growing importance of unmanned aerial vehicle defense systems across the continent.

From Regional Protection to Continental Defense Strategy

by Aaron Blake