Science Business: Commission Puts Forward Legislative Proposal to Promote Translation of Defence R&D to the Front Line
An article by Florin Zubașcu summarised the European Commission proposals to boost the EU defence industry, noting that it includes a plan for translating research results stimming from the European Defence Fund (EDF) into military applications in an aim to reduce dependence on arms imports and develop technological sovereignty.
The article quotes ASD Secretary General, Jan Pie: “The success of EDIS and EDIP will now depend very much on member states’ reaction. Speed and financial resources will be crucial for their implementation.”
Strengthen technological excellence
Research and development (R&D) is the foundation of the European aerospace and defence industry, as it enables the development of new technologies and products that contribute to Europe's security, sovereignty, innovation, and competitiveness. R&D also supports the industry's mission to achieve net zero aviation by 2050, and to protect Europe against internal and external threats.