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EU: Commission establishes the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument to support European defence industry

Announcement

19 Mar 2025

In March 2025, the European Commission proposed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE). Under SAFE, the EU will provide Member States with up to EUR 150 billion (USD 163 billion) in loans for defence investments. These investments will be subject to localisation requirements. The instrument was established on 28 May 2025.

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1

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Implementation date

29 May 2025

Revocation date:

No revocation date

Updated: 28 Jan 2026
Public procurement localisation In force

Recent update from 26 Jan 2026:

On 26 January 2026, the European Commission approved the second wave of defence funding under SAFE for an additional eight countries. The countries are Estonia (EUR 2.3 billion), Greece (EUR 787.6 ...

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