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Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR)

The Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR) is a precursor programme of the European Defence Fund (EDF).  

About PADR

The Preparatory Action on Defence Research (PADR) is a precursor programme of the European Defence Fund (EDF). PADR funds 18 research projects that have been selected following calls for proposals in the years 2017 to 2019, including an open call on disruptive technologies to test this new research field in view of the future EDF.