European Defence Fund 2026: Baltic States and Poland Cooperation Day

February 4, 2026, was a day filled with valuable discussions on the European Defence Fund 2026 work programme, as well as the shared priorities of the Baltic states and Poland.

The agenda included an overview of the directions for the upcoming period, discussions on shared priorities, and a highly practical session on the most common mistakes in project applications and how to avoid them.

From a business and investment perspective, the most valuable part was the B2B networking — an opportunity to meet representatives of various companies thinking about international consortia and product development. Formats like this clearly highlight where the "match" lies between national priorities and industry competencies, and help quickly identify what is worth pursuing further — a pilot project, a joint application, or commercial cooperation.

It was a source of great pride to witness the strong interaction within the Latvian delegation — there was a shared sense that only through cooperation can we make Latvia stronger and safer.