{"id":10804,"date":"2026-01-12T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T07:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/?p=10804"},"modified":"2025-12-18T13:28:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:28:18","slug":"10804-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/10804-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Forecast and trends in European defense in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_10805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10805\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10805\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/10804-2\/poland\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Poland.jpg?fit=800%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,482\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Air defense systems are a priority for Europe given the security challenges posed by a Russia that produces multiple and varied drones and missiles (photo: ZBIAM).&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Poland.jpg?fit=800%2C482&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10805\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Poland.jpg?resize=800%2C482&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Poland.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Poland.jpg?resize=300%2C181&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Poland.jpg?resize=768%2C463&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Air defense systems are a priority for Europe given the security challenges posed by a Russia that produces multiple and varied drones and missiles (photo: ZBIAM).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The European defense market in 2026 will be characterized by a significant increase in spending, a concerted pursuit of strategic autonomy from the US, and a substantial acceleration of production capacity to meet constantly evolving security imperatives. This sharp escalation is driven primarily by intensifying geopolitical tensions and formally supported by a number of emerging funding initiatives and policy frameworks at both the EU and Member State levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The illegitimate and brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 served as a catalyst for a substantial expansion of the European Union&#8217;s defense mandate. Member States subsequently approved the creation of the extra-budgetary European Peace Facility, which facilitates partial financial reimbursement for the transfer of military equipment to Ukraine.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>European defense spending has shifted eastward following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Europe has significantly increased its defense spending, but this effort is not evenly distributed. The largest increase is concentrated on the eastern flank, where proximity to Russia has driven budgets well above 2% of GDP and a clear priority for conventional deterrence.<\/p>\n<p>In Western Europe, spending is also growing, albeit more gradually and structurally. Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom are approaching 2%, combining military modernization, industry, cyber defense, and space, without the existential urgency of the East. The southern flank, Spain and Portugal, on the other hand, have not experienced a comparable budget increase (with the exception of Italy and Greece).<\/p>\n<p>The Sahel, Maghreb, and Mediterranean continue to be treated primarily as crisis management scenarios, with a smaller direct military presence and fragmented resources. In the Sahel, violence is now structural. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are suffering from the expansion of jihadist groups linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS, weakened armies, and a growing presence of external actors (Russian proxies). Added to this is the war in Sudan, with millions displaced and an institutional collapse destabilizing the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p>For Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and Greece, the African imbalance is key. While Europe reinforces the East, many of the risks that directly affect security originate in the South. The challenge is not choosing between flanks, but rather avoiding a Europe prepared for conventional warfare but vulnerable to persistent low-intensity instability.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Main trends and key factors for 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defense spending by European NATO members for 2025 is already 55% higher than in 2022, and this growth is projected to continue through 2026. Many countries are meeting or exceeding NATO&#8217;s target of 2% of GDP, and some are aiming for even higher levels. France, for example, anticipates a \u20ac3.5 billion increase in its defense budget by 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prioritizing the development of Europe&#8217;s own defense industrial base to reduce dependence on non-EU suppliers (read: the US). This includes creating a single market for defense products and imposing strict conditions on the participation of non-EU states in key projects.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming year 2026 is considered a crucial year for the industry to demonstrate its ability to deliver equipment and capabilities quickly. Success depends on aligning national initiatives with shared standards and digital processes for all stages of design, production, and the lifecycle of defense equipment.<\/p>\n<p>There is a strong push for investment in critical technologies, the design of specific equipment (contrary to the trend in the civilian market towards simplification), and drone defense systems. The European Defence Fund (EDF) and the new Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) program are channeling funds towards research and development for critical defense technologies.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>EU initiatives for 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The European Union has Several mechanisms have been established to finance and shape the defense market:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>European Defence Fund:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The EDF, the main driver of collaborative R&amp;D, has a framework of \u20ac7.3 billion for the period 2021-2027, with an annual work program of \u20ac1 billion by 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Security Action for Europe (SAFE):<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new \u20ac150 billion lending instrument designed to provide long-term, competitively priced loans to Member States for the urgent, large-scale acquisition of capabilities such as missile defense and drones.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Loans from the European Investment Bank (EIB):<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The EIB will increase its defense project loans to \u20ac4.5 billion in 2026, and a new \u20ac1 billion &#8220;Fund of Funds&#8221; will be launched to support innovative defense-related SMEs and scaling companies by the first quarter of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that the market is poised for significant growth, with high M&amp;A activity expected to continue in 2026 thanks to improved financing conditions and supportive government policies. Key players in the sector include giants such as Rheinmetall, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, Airbus Defence, and Leonardo. The Air Defense Sector in 2026<\/p>\n<p>The <b>Readiness Roadmap 2030<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a strategic plan agreed upon in October 2025, which launches a significant investment in 2026 to achieve military and security readiness, as well as strategic autonomy in the air, land, sea, cyber, and space domains by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The air defenseis an absolute priority in Europe for 2026 and beyond, driven by the urgent need to counter a wide range of aerial threats: from missiles and advanced aircraft to the proliferation of drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57514\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57514\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57514\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/EdA-12.jpg?resize=800%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Spain has begun the process of replacing its aging Spada\/Aspide air defense system, having selected NASAMS as its replacement (photo: Miguel \u00c1ngel Bl\u00e1zquez) Yubero).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><b>The strategic importance of Air Defense<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The main factor is the evolving geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe and the proven effectiveness of various air threats in recent conflicts. European nations are actively closing critical capability gaps to protect their skies.<\/p>\n<p>Air defensehas been identified as one of the seven critical defense capability areas for action at the EU level. This approach is formalized in initiatives such as the &#8220;Readiness Roadmap 2030,&#8221; where air defense is a flagship project. The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), a German-led plan to create a common air defense system, is also gaining momentum and influencing procurement decisions across the continent.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Key players and opportunities in 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key industry players in the European air defense market include major prime contractors such as RMMV, BAE Systems, Leonardo, MBDA, Saab, Thales, and Diehl Defense. Opportunities exist not only for these large corporations, but also for innovative SMEs and expanding companies specializing in dual-use technologies, which can receive support through the EIB&#8217;s new Fund of Funds program starting in the first quarter of 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57539\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57539\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57539\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WP_20160613_12_38_33_Pro.jpg?resize=800%2C469&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"469\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>German company Diehl Defence is working on the development and supply of the IRIS-T air-to-air missile, the LaGS and GI air-to-surface missiles LA (Photo: Fernando Puppio).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the glacial slowness of European bureaucracy, Member States are acting swiftly to acquire systems as quickly as possible. Denmark, for example, is urgently acquiring systems such as IRIS-T, MICA-VL, and NASAMS as a temporary solution until long-term deliveries are completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, major European manufacturers are ramping up production to meet demand.<\/span> MBDA is on track to more than halve the production lead time for ASTER missiles by 2026, compared to 2022 levels, in response to the operational needs of French, Italian, and British forces.<\/p>\n<p>The European Defense Fund is a major source of funding for collaborative research and development projects in air and missile defense. The 2026 work program allocates a specific percentage of its budget to these actions, fostering cross-border cooperation and theoretically reducing market fragmentation.<\/p>\n<p>Both the war in Ukraine and the recent conflict in the Middle East have demonstrated that drones and counter-drone systems constitute a significant area of \u200b\u200binvestment, identified as a critical capability requiring immediate action.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Structural obstacles to the EU&#8217;s Market Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Despite the European Union&#8217;s growing ambitions, numerous structural and political factors persistently hinder its ability to radically transform the defense market. These limitations are unlikely to change quickly, even with a substantially larger EU defense budget.<\/p>\n<p>Several Eastern European states have historically been cautious regarding EU defense initiatives, motivated by fears that these efforts could undermine NATO&#8217;s dominant position. Poland, for example, has been characterized by its reluctance to bolster EU defense initiatives due to concerns about duplication of NATO structures. Furthermore, some harbored doubts about whether their respective domestic industries would benefit from EU programs.<\/p>\n<p>Short-term demand for defense assets is expected to significantly exceed industrial capacity within the Union. Member states are currently focused on rapidly addressing existing capability gaps, which could lead them to prioritize immediate needs over long-term collaborative projects. This prioritization risks compromising the viability of some EU-sponsored product or system development programs, especially since the European Defence and Technology Industrial Base (EDTIB) does not yet offer suitable products in all the necessary areas.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57540\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57540\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-57540\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_2397.jpg?resize=800%2C457&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>MDBA&#8217;s Meteor air-to-air missile promoted alongside the Saab Gripen (photo: Fernando Puppio).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Outlook<\/h3>\n<p>The European Union is rapidly becoming an increasingly relevant player in its own European defense market. Brussels aims to steer Member States toward acquiring or developing equipment manufactured within the EU, displacing the US and other suppliers (Israel, South Korea, etc.). The Commission is promoting deep industrial cooperation and expanding the use of research and development mechanisms and public procurement at the European level.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this growing EU influence, a significant portion of the market is expected to remain outside the scope of European regulations. This is due to the sharp increase in defense budgets of EU Member States, which provides governments with greater purchasing flexibility, coupled with persistent structural problems and lingering doubts about transnational cooperation. Consequently, opportunities will remain for non-EU suppliers and for bilateral or multilateral cooperation with EU partners.<\/p>\n<p>To successfully access the EU-regulated market segments, third countries must strategically adapt their participation. This involves clearly identifying their specific strengths and weaknesses from the EU perspective and articulating how their participation would contribute to advancing EU security objectives and the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Production growth will be driven by maximizing the reliability and availability of existing assets amid production delays. Defence investment will prioritize autonomous systems, drones, and advanced weapons, while maintenance and parts availability remain crucial for readiness.<\/p>\n<p>Digital transformation, centered on AI, analytics, and data integration, has moved from an aspiration to a necessity. Companies that prioritize digital infrastructure, invest in talent, and deploy advanced systems will be better positioned to maintain current assets and deploy next-generation capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The European Union is rapidly becoming an increasingly relevant player in its own European defense market. Brussels aims to guide member states toward acquiring or developing equipment manufactured within the EU, displacing the US and other suppliers (Israel, South Korea, etc.). The Commission is promoting deep industrial cooperation and expanding the use of research and development mechanisms and public procurement at the European level.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this growing EU influence, a significant portion of the market is expected to remain outside the scope of European regulations. This is due to the sharp increase in EU member states&#8217; defense budgets, which provides governments with greater purchasing flexibility, coupled with persistent structural problems and lingering doubts about transnational cooperation. Consequently, opportunities will remain for non-EU suppliers and for bilateral or multilateral cooperation with EU partners.<\/p>\n<p>To successfully access the EU-regulated market segments, third countries must strategically adapt their participation. This involves clearly identifying their specific strengths and weaknesses from the EU perspective and articulating how their participation would contribute to advancing EU security objectives and the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The European defense sector is undergoing a transformation, driven by the expansion of financial instruments, an increasingly volatile geopolitical context, and the need to strengthen the continent&#8217;s strategic autonomy. While NATO remains the primary security framework for the continent, rising national defense spending and stricter EU participation rules are altering the dynamics of access, influence, and prospects for member states in this constantly evolving landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":10805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4,11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-defence","category-industry"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Poland.jpg?fit=800%2C482&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1JKRl-2Og","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":10878,"url":"https:\/\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/the-growing-air-defense-business\/","url_meta":{"origin":10804,"position":0},"title":"The growing air defense business","author":"Fernando Luis Puppio Guzm\u00e1n","date":"Monday 30 March 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"With the wars in Ukraine and Iran underway, the market for air and missile defense systems for NATO members and their allies is experiencing sustained and significant growth.","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Defence &amp; security&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Defence &amp; security","link":"https:\/\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/category\/defence\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/144F-7.jpg?fit=800%2C534&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/144F-7.jpg?fit=800%2C534&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/144F-7.jpg?fit=800%2C534&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/144F-7.jpg?fit=800%2C534&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":10864,"url":"https:\/\/www.gacetaeronautica.com\/gaceta\/wp-102\/the-glacial-slowness-of-european-defense\/","url_meta":{"origin":10804,"position":1},"title":"The glacial slowness of European defense","author":"Fernando Luis Puppio Guzm\u00e1n","date":"Thursday 12 March 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The maxim of \u201cmanufacturing in Europe what Europe needs to defend itself\u201d has ceased to be a desirable industrial policy option and has become an indispensable condition. 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