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European Defence: From Emergency Measures to Structural Readiness by 2030
What is the central argument of “European Defence”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-10-01
Europe is undergoing a profound transformation in its approach to security and defence planning. In the immediate aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, governments responded with emergency measures, raising defence budgets at unprecedented speed and replenishing depleted stockpiles of ammunition and equipment.
These initial actions were necessary, yet they were fragmented and crisis-driven, designed to address urgent shortfalls rather than long-term needs. Over time, the limitations of this reactive approach became clear, pushing European leaders to seek a more permanent solution.
This analysis answers: What is the central argument of “European Defence”, 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 “European Defence”? Which European actors, programmes and funding instruments are most exposed?
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- These initial actions were necessary, yet they were fragmented and crisis-driven, designed to address urgent shortfalls rather than long-term needs.
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What is European Defence: From Emergency Measures to Structural Readiness by 2030?
In the immediate aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, governments responded with emergency measures, raising defence budgets at unprecedented speed and replenishing depleted stockpiles of ammunition and equipment.
Why does European Defence: From Emergency Measures to Structural Readiness by 2030 matter for European defence?
Over time, the limitations of this reactive approach became clear, pushing European leaders to seek a more permanent solution.
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