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https://lnkd.in/dWcAty5k Sixth Plenary Session: Defence Challenges in a Complex World The International Institute for Strategic Studies 8 Dec 2024 #IISSMD24 Major wars and the development and dissemination of new technology have prompted renewed interest in defence modernisation and procurement.   This plenary examined how armed forces are defining their new priorities and preparing to face an increasingly complex array of threats. 

The EU's EDIRPA programme is transforming defence. With €300M in funding, this initiative drives collaboration among Member States, focusing on ammunition, air defence, and modern armoured vehicles. Key projects like MISTRAL and CAVS are reshaping European defence. #EuropeanDefence #MilitaryInnovation #Security

Special Session 3: Defence planning and operational needs The International Institute for Strategic Studies 8 Nov 2024 NATO and its member states have agreed to highly ambitious targets regarding the Alliance’s future operational readiness, deployment and sustainment. Meeting these objectives will require significant adjustments to national and multinational defence planning. This session will consider the progress made and the challenges to overcome at national and NATO levels.

The case for a reform of the defense sector in Europe.

Great piece, Philippe Lagassé. So many keep points made so clearly. I, myself, was an F-35 skeptic, but I changed my mind for a few reasons: a) the plane won pretty much everywhere it competed--Australia, Finland, Denmark, etc. It simply is the most advanced and while the consortium process made it more complicated and cost savings were not as much as hoped, it still is now the best plane for the future. b) speaking of the future, Canada procures rarely so it needs stuff with long life-spans. Having so many countries buy the same plane means there will be spare parts and upgrades for decades. None of the other planes could really promise that.C c) yes, the Canadian process is ugly. We suspected the RCAF gamed it. Why? Because we have no one besides the Minister (just him and his immediate staff apparently) doing oversight in Canada. Neither the parliamentarians (the Steve/Dave/Phil book currently under review) nor the Department of National Defence (the Steve/Phil/Ora project that is underway) think their job is to do oversight. If it ain't your job, you don't do it. So, now the Minister is assisted by an independent review panel to make sure the CAF isn't gaming the requirements. One of the problems of Canadian defence procurement is that there are too many agencies involved, so accountability is hard to figure out. This board is one of the few additions I would not get rid of, as it is transparent and provides a valuable forcing function. The CAF won't game the requirements because it knows it is likely to get caught. Which means we can trust that part of the process more. Now we need to staff DND with more procurement people to oversee the next steps (even though, again, they don't their job is oversight).

The security and defence environment pushes the European Defence Agency from a peripheral to a centre-stage role. About time, I would say. The annual conference of the Agency has a stronger gravity this year as EU's security and defence need serious turbo charging.    I am looking forward to significantly higher defence spending, ramping up defence industry capacity, single EU defence market, EU air defence shield, intel sharing and regulatory relief for defence industry production. We need to get serious about threat deterrence and protection of our EU land and interests. #EU #EuropeanUnion #Security #Defence #Capability #DefenceIndustry #AirDefence #EUbudget #DefenceUnion

sn-news: #eu #defence #strategy Filling gaps in EU defences – EDA publishes its 2023 Annual Report

High Representative Kaja Kallas sets the new horizons in EU defence during her keynote speech at EDA’s annual conference. “We need to be prepared to defend ourselves, preferably with our allies but also alone if needed.” “We need to concentrate our effort on Defence capability priorities that is most needed. We need less crisis management and more collective Defence.” Adding to the insightful speech of the HR and in view of the upcoming White Paper on Defence lets keep in mind that the protection and security or our union and all of its members states must drive all our efforts, including on Defence. https://lnkd.in/ej_rGygm #EUDefence #europeanunion #defence

Security and Defence among the fundamental chapters of the EU's 🇪🇺 Strategic Agenda for the next 5 years, with a special emphasis on: ▶️ The reduction of strategic #dependencies ▶️ The increase of the #interoperability among our armed forces ▶️ The strengthening of the European defence industrial and technological base (#EDTIB) ▶️ Joint #procurement

EDA #AnnualReport 2023 | From defence planning to managing cooperative projects 🤝 In 2023, EDA supported Member States’ capability planning through its own prioritisation framework, leading to 22 EU Capability Development Priorities. They serve as the key reference point for any EU initiative contributing to prepare, develop and acquire Member States' defence capabilities. #ToBeReady EDA also launched the third cycle of its Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (#CARD), established the joint procurement of #155mm ammunition through EDA in support of #Ukraine, and helped implement four #PESCO projects. The Agency supported an overall portfolio of 94 cooperative projects and programmes, with a total value of €664 million. From space to maritime surveillance or the European strategic tanker capability (#MMF), EDA further strengthened its role as the hub for #EUdefence cooperation. Download the full report here - bit.ly/4d7R1GJ #defence #defenceindustry #EU #europeanunion #defense