In 2024 Europe’s defense industry grew by 13.8% to EUR 183.4 billion. Despite this upward trend, the sector is struggling with structural problems such as supply bottlenecks and a high proportion of imports.
By Stephan Israel
The EU Parliament has approved the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP) by a large majority. At EUR 1.5 billion, the European defense industry will be strengthened and its dependence on imports reduced.
By Stephan Israel
Das EU-Parlament hat das Programm für die Europäische Verteidigungsindustrie (EDIP) mit grosser Mehrheit verabschiedet. Mit 1,5 Milliarden Euro soll die europäische Rüstungsindustrie gestärkt und die Importabhängigkeit reduziert werden.
By Stephan Israel
There is a clear will among the member states to overcome fragmentation and procure armaments together, says André Denk, Chief Executive of the European Defence Agency (EDA) since May. However, more deregulation is necessary in order to speed up procurements.
By Stephan Israel
Es gebe bei den Mitgliedstaaten den klaren Willen, die Fragmentierung zu überwinden und gemeinsam Rüstung zu beschaffen, sagt André Denk, seit Mai Chief Executive der Europäischen Verteidigungsagentur (EDA). Mehr Deregulierung sei aber nötig, um Beschaffungen noch zu beschleunigen.
By Stephan Israel
Drone defense on the eastern flank is one of four projects the Commission intends to present at the summit in Copenhagen as part of its roadmap for defense readiness. NATO Secretary General Rutte welcomes the initiative.
By Stephan Israel
