The European Union (EU) has signalled plans to provide fresh funding for Ghana's defence sector next year through the European Peace Facility (EPF).

The proposed support follows a meeting between officials of the Ministry of Defence and an EU delegation in Accra to discuss Ghana's security needs and ongoing cooperation between the two sides.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Defence and posted on its Facebook page on Wednesday, July 8, said the announcement was made during talks between the Deputy Minister for Defence, Mr Ernest Brogya Genfi, and the Head of Division for the European Peace Facility, Ms Dorota Dlouchy Suliga.

The delegation was led by the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Rune Skinnebach, and also included Policy Officer Ms Maria Castaldi.

According to the Ministry, Ms Dlouchy Suliga said the proposed funding would be provided through the European Peace Facility to support Ghana's defence capabilities next year as part of the EU's efforts to promote peace, stability and security in the region.

The Ministry did not state the amount involved, when the funding would be released or the specific projects to benefit. It also indicated that the proposal had not yet become a formal funding agreement.

The statement said Ms Dlouchy Suliga reaffirmed that the EU regarded Ghana as an equal partner in tackling shared security challenges.

During the meeting, Mr Brogya Genfi briefed the delegation on the changing security situation facing the country and outlined measures being taken to strengthen the operational capacity of the Ghana Armed Forces, particularly the Ghana Navy.

He said the measures included deploying operational platforms to safeguard the country's critical national infrastructure and other strategic assets.

Mr Brogya Genfi also thanked the EU for its continued support for Ghana's defence sector.

The EU has supported Ghana's security sector over the past few years through the European Peace Facility. In March, 2026, the EU announced a €50 million package of non-lethal military equipment for the Ghana Armed Forces as part of the EU-Ghana Security and Defence Partnership.

Mr Skinnebach, who assumed office in September 2025, has previously stated that he wants the EU to become Ghana's leading security partner. He has also spoken about the need to support Ghana as insecurity continues to spread across parts of the Sahel.