MEPs and the Irish Presidency of the Council have agreed on the AGILE programme, a €115 million initiative to support fast and low-cost defence innovation, particularly among SMEs in the EU. The program aims to connect SMEs with defense industry leaders, grant fast-track funding, and provide access to testing facilities. By focusing on agile innovation, the AGILE program seeks to enhance Europe's defense capabilities and reduce strategic dependencies. The efficient collaboration between co-legislators highlights the commitment to boosting SME innovation in Europe.