ASD's non-European procurement paper quoted in Euronews article
ASD's report on non-European procurement is highlighted in a Euronews article discussing Mario Draghi's findings on the need for coordinated EU defence strategies to avoid supply crises.
In an article titled "Europe's fragmented defence industry needs coordination to avoid supply crisis," published by Euronews on 11 September 2024, journalists Paula Soler and Vincenzo Genovese highlighted key concerns around the European defence industry raised in former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi's recent EU competitiveness report.
ASD’s recent paper on the dominance of non-European suppliers was quoted in the article, particularly on the topic of international dependencies. The Euronews article quotes the ASD paper directly - “the key to reversing the persistent dominance of non-European suppliers in Europe lies in the capitals."
ASD's paper underscores the importance of integrated, European-focused procurement policies to enhance the resilience of the EU's defence industry and secure long-term strategic independence.
The costs of relying on non-European defence suppliers
Read the ASD Paper "The Cost of Non-Europe in Defence Procurement" quoted in the Euronews article.