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The European Defence Industry Programme: The Defence Security of Supply Board
What is the central argument of “The European Defence Industry Programme”, and why does it matter for European defence and dual-use markets?
The European Defence Industry Programme: The Defence Security of Supply Board: Europe’s ability to defend itself. Defence-finance analysis; 5-page sourced DFM…
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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2025-11-10
Europe’s ability to defend itself depends not only on political will or military strategy, but also on a resilient industrial foundation capable of producing weapons, ammunition, and critical technologies without interruption.
Recent crises — from supply-chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic to shortages linked to the war in Ukraine — have shown that Europe’s defence sector remains vulnerable to external shocks. The European Union has therefore moved to build a permanent mechanism that ensures coordination, preparedness, and collective response when supply lines are threatened.
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What is The European Defence Industry Programme: The Defence Security of Supply Board?
Recent crises — from supply-chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic to shortages linked to the war in Ukraine — have shown that Europe’s defence sector remains vulnerable to external shocks.
Why does The European Defence Industry Programme: The Defence Security of Supply Board matter for European defence?
The European Union has therefore moved to build a permanent mechanism that ensures coordination, preparedness, and collective response when supply lines are threatened.
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