Brussels: The Council has adopted a series of decisions to establish three new assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF), aimed at bolstering the armed forces of Jordan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Chad.
According to European Union, the third bilateral assistance measure for Jordan under the EPF has been set at £35 million, increasing the total EPF support to Jordan to £55.25 million. This initiative aligns with the recent EU-Jordan Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership (SCP) and focuses on enhancing Jordan’s air defense capabilities. The EU intends to provide the Jordanian Armed Forces with short-range radars, a local command and control system, and related supplies and services, including operational and maintenance training. This effort underscores the EU’s ongoing commitment to Jordan’s stability and its role in regional security.
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Council has approved an EPF assistance measure worth £10 million for the Armed Forces of t
he Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC). This is the second such measure for the FARDC, with total support now amounting to £30 million. The assistance will supply the FARDC with non-lethal equipment to enhance their command and control capabilities, improve deployment conditions, and provide medical support, enabling effective surveillance patrols along river borders. The support is part of the EU’s broader commitment to security sector reform in the DRC, with deliveries expected to commence by the end of 2026.
The third EPF measure involves £14.5 million in support for the Armed Forces of Chad. While Chad already receives EU support through its participation in regional security initiatives, this assistance marks the first bilateral support under the EPF. The funds will be used to professionalize Chad’s National Army by renovating the Koundoul National Academy for non-commissioned officers. This includes infrastructure improvements, educational equipment provision, and curriculum redesign to ensure com
pliance with International Humanitarian and Human Rights Laws.
The European Peace Facility, established in March 2021, is a crucial mechanism for financing actions under the common foreign and security policy of the EU, aiming to prevent conflicts, preserve peace, and enhance international security and stability. It allows the EU to finance military and defense capacity-building actions for third states and regional and international organizations.