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Since the early 2000s, the Commission has attempted to boost joint capability R&D through the provision of EU funding. These efforts have led to the launch of the PADR first and then of the EDF. As a result, the defence industry has progressively increased its lobbying towards EU institutions, particularly the Commission. Defence companies have attempted to promote their interests through both formal and informal channels. At the same time, the Commission itself has regularly included industrial representatives within expert groups tasked with driving the conception and implementation of EU defence initiatives.

Industry welcomes EU leaders commitment to strengthening European defence capabilities

  In a move aimed at bolstering the EU’s defence sector, the leaders have called for rapid progress on the Joint Communication on a European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS), a proposal initially put forth by the European Commission on 5 March.     Jan Pie, Secretary General of the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association …

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The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) today presented its annual Facts & Figures report which quantifies the industries’ contribution to employment, turnover, exports, and research & development investment.

ASD: positive trend for the European aeronautics, space and defence industries

  The report – based upon analysis provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence – demonstrates that the European aerospace and defence industry in 2022 sustained its post-pandemic economic resurgence. Both the civil and defence sectors experienced robust growth, witnessing substantial increases in turnover and employment, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.   https://asd-europe.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/asd-facts-figures-2023.mp4   The growth in the …

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