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European Industrial Structure and Next-Generation Joint Programmes

What is the central argument of “European Industrial Structure and Next-Generation Joint Programmes”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?

European Industrial Structure and Next-Generation Joint Programmes: Europe is pursuing several ambitious. Defence-finance analysis; 5-page sourced DFM PDF repo…

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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-05-07

Europe is pursuing several ambitious next-generation joint defence programs to develop new capabilities, with the goal of overcoming past fragmentation in its industrial base. Notable projects include the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System ( FCAS ), the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System ( MGCS ), the Eurodrone unmanned aerial vehicle, and the European Patrol Corvette.

Each of these is a multinational effort intended to pool expertise and share costs. Their economic and industrial profiles illustrate both the potential and challenges of European cooperation.

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European Industrial Structure and Next-Generation Joint Programmes

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Published 2025-05-07
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What is European Industrial Structure and Next-Generation Joint Programmes?

Each of these is a multinational effort intended to pool expertise and share costs.

Why does European Industrial Structure and Next-Generation Joint Programmes matter for European defence?

Their economic and industrial profiles illustrate both the potential and challenges of European cooperation.

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