PARIS — The European Commission is looking for companies to develop new technology worth nearly €1 billion starting in 2023, with a semi-autonomous naval vessel and space-based early warning capabilities topping the list of demands. The Commission’s directorate-general for defense industry and space (DG DEFIS) last week released its call for proposals for the European Defence Fund’s 2022 work program. The package is worth a cumulative €924 million ($969 million), François Arbault, leader of