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EDF 2026 – List of the 31 Topics
The EDF Work Programme 2026 addresses 31 call topics in total, structured along seven thematic calls for proposals, three non-thematic calls for proposals, one action to focus on threats from hypersonic glide vehicles, and two actions in support of the EU Alliance for defence medical countermeasures. All information available here.
The seven thematic calls for proposals cover 25 topics related to core EDF thematic categories and are implemented through research and development calls, the three non-thematic calls are dedicated to 3 topics fostering innovation and encouraging SME participation, in particular through:
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EDF-2026-LS-RA-SMERO-NT-STEP – Non-thematic research actions by SMEs and research organisations
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EDF-2026-LS-DA-SME-NT-STEP – Non-thematic development actions by SMEs
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EDF-2026-LS-DIS-NT-STEP – Non-thematic disruptive technologies for defence
The exhaustive list of Topics is included below:
Research Actions (RA & LS-RA)
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EDF-2026-RA-MCBRN-DST – CBRN decontamination systems and technologies
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EDF-2026-RA-SENS-MSDT-STEP – Multidomain sensors demonstrator and test
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EDF-2026-RA-CYBER-QSTN-STEP – Quantum secured tactical networks
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EDF-2026-RA-AIR-A4R – Autonomous and automatic air-to-air refuelling
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EDF-2026-RA-PROTMOB-FMLA – Future multirole light aircraft
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EDF-2026-RA-SIMTRAIN-MSAI-STEP – AI framework for military decision-making and training
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EDF-2026-RA-UWW-FUWN – Flow-related underwater noise modelling
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EDF-2026-RA-EUCI-DS-AIRDEF-CHGV – Countering hypersonic glide vehicles
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EDF-2026-LS-RA-SI-ENERENV-NTFE – New turbofan engine
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EDF-2026-LS-RA-SI-UWW-CSBI-STEP – Critical seabed infrastructure protection
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EDF-2026-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-DIGIT-AISAP-STEP – AI-based tactical situational awareness (participation)
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EDF-2026-LS-RA-CHALLENGE-DIGIT-AISAO – AI-based tactical situational awareness (organisation)
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EDF-2026-LS-RA-SMERO-NT-STEP – Non-thematic SME & research organisation actions
Development Actions (DA, DA-EXP, DA-ACC)
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EDF-2026-DA-SENS-CEW-STEP – Cognitive electronic warfare system
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EDF-2026-DA-SPACE-PRS-STEP – Integration of Galileo PRS in military systems
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EDF-2026-DA-ENERENV-HPES-STEP – High-performance energy systems
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EDF-2026-DA-ENERENV-AWC-STEP – Ammunition waste collection unmanned platform
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EDF-2026-DA-MATCOMP-SMT-STEP – Smart and multifunctional textiles
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EDF-2026-DA-AIR-SPS – Aircraft self-protection systems
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EDF-2026-DA-AIR-STFS – Smart technologies for next-generation fighter systems
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EDF-2026-DA-GROUND-MRL – Multiple rocket launcher
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EDF-2026-DA-GROUND-MBT – Future main battle tank platform systems
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EDF-2026-DA-PROTMOB-DMM – Secure digital military mobility system
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EDF-2026-DA-NAVAL-EMSAS – Semi-autonomous surface vessels
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EDF-2026-DA-EXP-DIGIT-MDOC-STEP – Multi-domain operations cloud services
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EDF-2026-DA-ACC-AIRDEF-EATMI – High-end endo-atmospheric interception
Disruptive & SME-Focused Actions
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EDF-2026-LS-DA-DIS-OTHR-STEP – Over-the-horizon sensing
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EDF-2026-LS-DIS-NT-STEP – Non-thematic disruptive technologies
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EDF-2026-LS-DA-SME-NT-STEP – Non-thematic SME development actions
Specific Grant Agreements (FPA-based)
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EDF-2026-RA-SGA-MCBRN-MCM-STEP – Defence medical countermeasures (research)
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EDF-2026-DA-SGA-MCBRN-MCM-STEP – Defence medical countermeasures (development)