UK Talks on Joining SAFE Program Fail
November 28, 2025
Britain announced that talks regarding its accession to the SAFE program have collapsed, marking a setback in the efforts to reconnect with the EU after Brexit. Prime Minister Keir Starmer had promised a new era of cooperation back in May. Although negotiations were constructive, Britain stated that an agreement could not be reached. However, the UK defense industry can still take part in other SAFE programs as a non-EU country. The EU emphasized that the program remains open, allowing Britain to join under certain conditions.