EDIP is a Regulation proposed by the Commission to start implementing concrete measures identified in the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS). EDIP looks to:
- Provide financial support with €1.5 billion from the EU budget over the period 2025-2027
- Strengthen the competitiveness and responsiveness of the EDTIB
- Ensure the availability and supply of defence products
- Promote cooperation with Ukraine on the recovery, reconstruction and modernisation of its defence industry
EDIP in detail
EDIP is a Regulation proposed by the Commission to start implementing concrete measures identified in European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS)
The regulation aims to bridge the gap between the ending of the short-term emergency measures such as ASAP and EDIRPA and ensure the EU’s defence industrial readiness for the future.
EDIP is a unique opportunity to put in place specific measures to address challenges faced by the European defence industry such as the security of the defence supply chain and the support of the Ukrainian defence industry.
EDIP has been transmitted to the co-legislators (European Parliament and Council) following the ordinary legislative procedure. The co-legislators will now discuss the regulation proposal with a view to its adoption and entry into force.
EDIS and EDIP: pieces of the same defence puzzle
Both the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) aim to enhance the Union's defence industrial readiness and reinforce its capacity to protect its citizens. EU allies and partners may also benefit from these initiatives including NATO and Ukraine.