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Ireland Opens Defence Procurement to EU Partners under SAFE Regulation
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-08-15
The evolution of European defence cooperation increasingly depends on mechanisms that enable shared access to critical capabilities without the delays traditionally associated with military procurement.
In this context, Ireland’s recent decision to make its new Integrated Modular Body Armour Systems (IMBAS) contract accessible to other EU Member States reflects a shift towards practical implementation of collective readiness objectives. Modern conflicts, peacekeeping operations, and domestic security challenges place unprecedented demands on force protection equipment.
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