EUROPEAN DEFENCE FUND - EDF "Spin-in" research actions implemented via lump sum grants - 2026

EDF - European Defence Fund - 2021-2027

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50 million euros

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Total call budget: 50 million euros
• Budget per topic:
  EDF-2026-LS-RA-SIENERENV-NTFE: New turbofan engine: 20 million euros
  • EDF-2026-LS-RA-SIUWW-CSBI: Layered critical seabed infrastructure protection: 30 million euros
• Grant amount: must not exceed the budget available for each topic

The granted subsidy may be lower than the requested amount.

• Co-financing rate: 100% of total eligible costs

The grant takes the form of a lump sum grant.

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Objectives

• Study the possibility of continuing the development of a new turbojet in the range of approximately 25 to 35 kN
• Integrate knowledge, study and design, focusing on the underwater domain and a real environment using a layered and scalable system of systems capable of performing critical underwater infrastructure protection missions…