Europe’s security environment has changed dramatically over the past few years, with consequences that now directly affect EU citizens. Conflict and instability in Europe’s neighbouring areas have created spill-over effects that now concern practically the entire EU. External engagement, now coupled with domestic vigilance, has therefore become a critical necessity which requires adequate means. To ensure its long-term security, Europe needs political will and determination underpinned by a broad set of relevant policy instruments, including strong and modern military capabilities. Investing in future-oriented defence research programmes today is crucial to developing the capabilities that will be required tomorrow. [...]
Eu Defence Research: The case for an EU-funded defence R&T programme - February 2016
by European Union Institute for Security Studies