ASD’s paper on defence procurement featured in EUNews
ASD's paper on the costs of non-European defence procurement was featured in an EUNews article. The paper urges national governments to prioritise European defence procurement to safeguard security and reduce reliance on non-European suppliers.
An EUNews article on 26 September highlighted ASD's paper on the reliance on non-European defence suppliers, which called on national governments to make strategic decisions that prioritise European security and competitiveness.
ASD's paper emphasises the significant implications of defence procurement decisions, noting the trend threatens both industrial competitiveness and the long-term security of Europe.
The article notes that ASD warns against the "critical dependencies" created by relying on foreign defence technologies and suppliers, urging policymakers to carefully consider the military, technological, and strategic costs of such decisions.
ASD’s advocacy reflects growing concerns within the industry about the dominance of non-European suppliers, which it sees as a pressing issue in light of geopolitical challenges, including the war in Ukraine. The paper calls for a shift in national policies to safeguard Europe’s security, and reduce dependencies that could hinder the continent’s defence capabilities in the future.
The costs of relying on non-European defence suppliers
Read the ASD Paper "The Cost of Non-Europe in Defence Procurement" that was quoted in the EUNews article.