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Enabling Defense: Transitioning from Platforms to Value Chain Resilience
What is the central argument of “Enabling Defense”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-01-13
The current evolution of European strategic thinking marks a decisive shift from a “Platform-centric” model to what is increasingly defined as “Enabling Defense.” For decades, the primary metric of military power was the individual platform—the main battle tank, the stealth fighter, or the sophisticated frigate.
However, the return of high-intensity, symmetric conflict has revealed that these advanced platforms are insufficient if not supported by a robust underlying infrastructure. This analysis examines the industrial and technological prerequisites that allow modern systems to operate effectively in contested environments.
This analysis answers: What is the central argument of “Enabling Defense”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets? What does this mean for European defence funding, procurement and investment decisions? How mature and defensible is the position described in “Enabling Defense”? Which European actors, programmes and funding instruments are most exposed?
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Enabling Defense: Transitioning from Platforms to Value Chain Resilience
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What is Enabling Defense: Transitioning from Platforms to Value Chain Resilience?
However, the return of high-intensity, symmetric conflict has revealed that these advanced platforms are insufficient if not supported by a robust underlying infrastructure.
Why does Enabling Defense: Transitioning from Platforms to Value Chain Resilience matter for European defence?
This analysis examines the industrial and technological prerequisites that allow modern systems to operate effectively in contested environments.
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