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EU Defence Declassified

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EU Defence Declassified, brought to you by the European Defence Agency, seeks to demystify trends in European Union military cooperation. In chats with our experts and invitees, EDA’s media team helps to analyse today’s most pressing defence issues, whether they be niche industrial topics or the historical sweep of EU defence integration. If you are curious about EU defence and EDA, then the EU Defence Declassified podcast is for you.

Latest episodes

  • The art of military diplomacy

    January 22, 2026 · 23 min

    When we think of diplomacy, we often picture civilian politics, embassies, and international relations, yet it is just as essential within the military sphere. In this new episode, we sit down with General Seán Clancy, Chair of the EU…

  • SatCom for operations

    January 15, 2026 · 23 min

    Satellite communication, or SatCom for short, is the technology that sends information via satellites orbiting the Earth. It underpins everything from internet access to phone communication – and plays a big role in military operations…

  • 3D printing on the battlefield

    December 11, 2025 · 17 min

    Additive manufacturing – or 3D printing – is becoming more accessible to all, thanks to lower costs and better software. It is also transforming how armed forces produce and deliver parts. With the right material and a machine, components…

  • AI for military decision-making

    December 4, 2025 · 19 min

    Unlocking you phone with Face ID, searching for information on a search engine, using navigation apps, or tracking your daily 10,000 steps – all these everyday activities rely on AI. But AI is also becoming increasingly embedded in EU…

  • Military drones in busy European skies

    November 27, 2025 · 15 min

    Drones are changing modern warfare. Stephen O’Sullivan (EDA) explains how military drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), will fit into everyday air traffic, and reveals that an EDA drone training programme is already under…

  • Investing more than ever: EU defence spending and EDA data 2024-2025

    November 20, 2025 · 23 min

    The European Union’s 27 countries are strengthening their defences, with spending hitting a record €343 billion in 2024. Based on a rigorous methodology, EDA Defence Data offers the most accurate and comparable information on spending…

  • Women in EU Armed Forces

    June 28, 2024 · 24 min

    Women have served in diverse and impactful roles throughout European military history. Despite their contributions, women remain a minority within the armed forces. Today, as the EU prioritises the UN Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda…

  • Defence beyond 2040 - Innovation and Financing

    June 7, 2024 · 34 min

    In a time of rapid innovation, many EU countries lag in research and development investment, while investors grapple with ethical concerns and the defence sector's public image. As technology evolves, questions arise about innovation…