The Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG-DEFIS) is the European Commission's department tasked with strengthening the competitiveness and innovation of the European Defence industry by ensuring the evolution of an able European defence technological and industrial base.
To do so, we enable investments to support defence supply chains, with a special attention on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We also facilitate their involvement in cross-border partnerships through various tools such as the European Defence Fund (EDF).
Our work is guided by the recently published European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and is implemented through a set of programmes and initiatives.
The White Paper on the future of European Defence - Rearming Europe
To ensure peace and continue to support Ukraine, Europe needs to strengthen its defense capabilities to be in charge of its own deterrence and defence.
Defence Readiness Omnibus
With the security environment deteriorating globally, Europe's ability to deter aggression and respond to crises depends on timely and credible preparedness. The Omnibus responds directly to the European Council’s call of 6 March 2025 for the Commission to accelerate work on simplifying legal and administrative frameworks relevant to defence readiness.
Defis Repository
This repository facilitates the search of previous publications and communication materials created by DG DEFIS. Item of this repository are public information and subjected to the copyright mentioned at the bottom of each document.
Other actions supporting our common defence industry
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The EU Defence Innovation Office in Kyiv supports joint military innovations and further represents the EU's commitment to Ukraine’s independence
An integrated EU approach
Assets & personnel mobility
facilitating know how sharing
Improving the sector's competitiveness
Honing defence skills
Defence-related small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are key enablers of innovation and growth
Towards an EU framework for Joint defence procurement
