Protect what matters
We work to develop a sovereign and capable European defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB), ensuring that Europe can effectively respond to current and future security challenges. To achieve this, we enable strategic investments in defence supply chains, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
As the security environment has fundamentally changed following Russia's war against Ukraine, growing geopolitical rivalries, hybrid threats, and rapid technological change, have reshaped what it means to keep European citizens safe and preserve peace.
The European Union is responding, acting with unity, investment at scale, and resolve strengthening its capacity to protect.
EU Defence in numbers
of citizens support a common European defence and security policy as security is a growing priority for citizens across Europe.
estimated defence expenditure by member states in 2025, and a 62.8% rise in member states’ defence expenditure between 2020 and 2025.
in benefits could be generated for the EU internal market by the Defence Readiness Omnibus, through identified savings, investments, and reduced administrative burden.
along four Priority corridors, addressing key bottlenecks for seamless and smooth military transport at speed and scale.
Key Contributions
and ensure advanced, reliable military equipment for Member States
through joint projects between member states, companies, and research actors for innovative and interoperable defence technologies
to help Member States increase their defence investments
and associate Ukraine to EU initiatives to develop and procure defence capabilities
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By sharing information on dual-use strategies, developments and events, ENDR members help shape the European strategy for defence-related regions. If you are a regional organisation, cluster or similar body in the EU (or Norway), you can join the network by filling in the form.
