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European Defence Fund Calls 2026: Open and Upcoming Deadlines
As of , 10 EU funding calls are listed here: 10 open for submission and 0 forthcoming; 3 have a deadline within 30 days. Stated budgets add up to €1285.5 million; the median is €150 million (9 of 10 state a budget).
Funding calls under European Defence Fund on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
Calls
| Call | Programme | Type of action | Budget | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missiles, ammunition and bombs | European Defence Fund | EDF Lump Sum Grants | €180m | |
| Support for the functioning of SEAPs, including for the purpose of establishing, managing and maintaining defence industrial readiness pools | European Defence Fund | EDF Lump Sum Grants | €10m | |
| Open Call for Cutting-Edge Defence Solutions | European Defence Fund | Cascade funding (financial support for third parties) | €1.2m | |
| Maturing projects for possible future European Defence Projects of Common Interest and preparing their implementation roadmap | European Defence Fund | EDF Lump Sum Grants | Not stated | |
| Air and missile defence systems | European Defence Fund | EDF Lump Sum Grants | €150m | |
| C5ISR and other space-related products | European Defence Fund | EDF Lump Sum Grants | €150m | |
| Ground and naval platforms and systems | European Defence Fund | EDF Lump Sum Grants | €150m | |
| Key electronic components | European Defence Fund | EDF Lump Sum Grants | €282.1m | |
| Platforms and end-products | European Defence Fund | EDF Lump Sum Grants | €282.1m | |
| Unmanned systems and counter-unmanned systems | European Defence Fund | EDF Lump Sum Grants | €80m |
FAQ
How many calls are listed here?
10 (10 open, 0 forthcoming), based on EU Funding & Tenders Portal data retrieved . The portal itself is the official and complete list.
Which deadline comes first?
Missiles, ammunition and bombs (EDF-EDIP-USI-2026-LS-IRA-MAB) — next deadline .
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. Creating an EU Login, registering your organisation and submitting a proposal on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is free. Be wary of anyone charging for access to calls.