"The new projects provide a framework for EU countries to work together on major defence initiatives that are too large or too complex for individual countries to develop on their own," the Commission said in a statement.

"The new projects provide a framework for EU countries to work together on major defence initiatives that are too large or too complex for individual countries to develop on their own," the Commission said in a statement.

BRUSSELS, July 3 - The European Commission on Friday proposed five major cross-border defence projects, opening the way for them to access EU funds. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.