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🎧 Enjoy the Christmas break with the EU Defence Declassified Podcast! You want to learn more about #EUdefence? Tune in to EU Defence Declassified, brought to you by the European Defence Agency (#EDA). In ten episodes, we identify trends in European Union #military cooperation, featuring in-depth discussions with experts and invitees. Whether you are interested in industrial topics like drones in modern conflicts and #CyberDefence, or broader issues such as women in EU armed forces, military mobility, and #financing of defence, EU Defence Declassified provides insightful analysis of today’s most pressing defence issues. ➡️ Listen now https://lnkd.in/eQqJQes9 #StrongerTogether

📢 HIRING NOW – Ready for your next challenge? We are currently looking to fill multiple positions within the European Defence Agency (#EDA) ⌛ CLOSING SOON | Apply by January / February 2025 (check the deadline on every individual vacancy) 🔹 Contract Agent – IT Cybersecurity Expert 🔹 Project Officer – Medical Support (SNE) 🔹 Project Officer – EU-funded Defence Research 🔹 Contract Agent – Policy Assistant 🔹 Contract Agent – HR Assistant 🔹 Project Officer – Innovative Advanced Materials (SNE) 🔹 Project Officer – Cyber Defence Technology (SNE) 🔹 Project Officer – Cyber Warfare Advantage and Readiness 🔹 Head of Unit – Operations, Training and Exercises 🔹 Project Assistant – SATCOM ➡️ Full list of vacancies and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/dVEetce #EUjobs #EUcareers #EDAjobs #hiringnow #opentowork #defencejobs

🌏🤝 The European Defence Agency (#EDA), the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), and OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) met in Brussels for a trilateral meeting aimed at deepening their collaboration in support of European and transatlantic security. This trilateral meeting, hosted by EDA Chief Executive Jiří Šedivý, marked a continuation of the first trilateral held in Luxembourg in December 2023. Senior leadership from NSPA, EDA, and OCCAR came together to explore ways to enhance #cooperation, boost efficiency, and leverage their complementary strengths. In doing so, the meeting underscored the collective determination of the three organisations to work more closely together in addressing Europe’s pressing #defence and #security challenges. ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/enA9MvPm #EUdefence #security #defence #NATO  

📢 OUT NOW European Defence Matters Magazine “Operational Autonomy – A new EU defence landscape takes shape” With Russia's invasion of Ukraine illustrating the shortfalls in European Union defence after years of underinvestment, Edition 28 of European Defence Matters explores how EU Member States and industry are responding, and why defence cooperation has never been more important. We feature columns by the former Head of the European Defence Agency Josep Borrell and our Chief Executive Jiří Šedivý, as well as an interview with departing EU Military Committee Chairman General Robert Brieger on the new EU rapid reaction force. European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Robert de Groot talks to European Defence Matters magazine about financing defence. We also welcome Kaja Kallas as the new EU’s HRVP and Head of the European Defence Agency (#EDA). So, whether it’s the ambitious goals of Poland’s most successful defence company or EDA’s initiative to foster joint military projects among EU Member States, you can read about the momentum gathering in EU defence integration. Not forgetting NATO, the alliance’s new assistant secretary general for defence investment Tarja Jaakkola gives an exclusive interview to the magazine ... and it’s all here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eewdiRe7 #EuropeanUnion #DefenceIndustry #DefenceNews #PESCO #EDTIB #NATO

Grüezi! Bienvenue! Benvenuta! Beinvegni Switzerland! 🇨🇭🇪🇺 The European Defence Agency welcomes Switzerland to the Hub for EU Defence Innovation #HEDI, after the contribution agreement was handed over by Switzerland’s Deputy Head of Mission to the EU, Alexander Renggli, at the EDA’s Research, Technology, and Innovation steering board meeting that took place in Brussels earlier on Thursday. Switzerland joined HEDI formally at the beginning of the year and is now ready to take a more active role, as HEDI is ready to launch the next phase. The Swiss accession enables #cooperation and #knowledge transfer between a greater number of defence innovation experts. It also gives the possibility for Swiss industry and science to participate in research projects and innovation initiatives. HEDI serves as a platform to stimulate and facilitate cooperation on defence innovation among Member States while ensuring synergies with related European Commission activities, notably the #EUdefence innovation scheme, coherence with NATO innovation initiatives, and other EU defence innovation organizations. ➡️ More about HEDI: https://lnkd.in/d-gD6uKn ➡️ More about Switzerland’s announcement: https://lnkd.in/duakSive Mission of Switzerland to the EU armasuisse Wissenschaft und Technologie #EUdefence #SwissEUrelations #StrongerTogether

♻️ EDA and European Commission sign grant for new phase in defence energy sustainability The Consultation Forum for Sustainable Energy in the Defence and Security Sector (#CFSEDSS) is an EU-funded initiative managed by the European Defence Agency (#EDA), comprising Europe’s largest #DefenceEnergy community. For nearly a decade, CF SEDSS has helped #EUdefence ministries develop sustainable, efficient, and resilient energy models aligned with EU climate goals. This year CF SEDSS has entered Phase IV (2024-2028), advancing the EU's energy transition goals for net zero emissions by 2050. On 11 December, the European Defence Agency and the European Commission signed the grant agreement for this LIFE Clean Energy Transition-funded initiative. In the next four years, CF SEDSS will focus on knowledge sharing, collaborative projects and policy roadmaps to enhance #energy efficiency, renewables, and energy security in the defence sector. This phase will also address trends like #digitalisation, electrification, low-carbon energy, #AI, and energy infrastructure resilience. Nathalie Guichard, EDA’s Director of Research, Technology, and Innovation (RTI) highlighted the forum’s critical role, calling it “a unique platform for dialogue” supporting EU defence ministries. ➡️ More information https://lnkd.in/e47T6BsH #StrongerTogether #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition

🔋 If you think hybrid technology is just for saving fuel on your morning commute, think again. #Europe's armed forces are making significant strikes in this field, and it’s not just about fuel efficiency. Imagine infantry vehicles gliding across the terrain, whisper-quiet, with meanwhile reduced fuel consumption. That is the promise of #hybrid military tech. Over the past 15 months, the second phase of the Hybrid Drive Train Demonstrator (HybriDT II) project has been seeking to turn this vision into reality. On 26 November, the project successfully concluded with a final meeting at the Dutch Army base in Oirschot. The research focused on both wheeled vehicles, specifically 8×8 and 6×6 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (#IFVs), and tracked vehicles. Launched under the CapTech Ground Systems framework of the EDA’s Research and Innovation Directorate, HybriDT II, aims to enhance #maneuverability, improve energy #efficiency, cut fuel #consumption, and lower #emissions. HybriDT II brought together several Member States, with Germany leading the initiative. Austria, the Netherlands, Poland, and Slovenia also participated. The project was carried out by a consortium of 13 industrial and research entities, including AVL as the project leader and General Dynamics European Land Systems from Austria. Other contributors included Germany’s AVL Schrick, AVL Software and Functions GmbH, and the Fraunhofer ICT; the Dutch firms DNV, TNO, and VDL Groep; Poland’s Military University of Technology and Huta Stalowa Wola S.A./HSW S.A., and AVL in Slovenia, Elaphe Propulsion Technologies Ltd., and the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.  HybriDT II’s journey is far from over. The next phase, HybriDT III, will tackle the remaining challenges and further advance hybrid technology for #military applications. ➡️ For further details about HybriDT II: https://lnkd.in/dYxeGYqV ➡️ Discover more about CapTech Ground Systems: https://lnkd.in/d3DFyHjW  #EUdefence #StrongerTogether #innovation

🔐 As cyber and hybrid threats evolve, understanding their intersection has become increasingly important. From 25 to 29 November, the European Defence Agency (#EDA), in collaboration with the European Security and Defence College (ESDC) and The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE) organized and executed the third iteration of the course "The Contribution of Cyber in Hybrid Conflict” in Helsinki. The event brought together 26 participants, which represented a diverse group of high-ranking civilian, military, law enforcement, and diplomatic personnel from EU Member States, national authorities, EU institutions, delegations, and various other EU bodies, to deepen their understanding of the growing convergence between #cyber and #hybrid threats. The course featured a decision-making tabletop exercise (#TTX), which challenged participants to apply their knowledge in a multi-turn adversarial scenario. They worked collaboratively to analyze emerging crisis situations, develop strategic responses to #HybridThreats, and employ national power tools to achieve policy objectives. This year's exercise also drew on lessons from real-world events, including Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and China's actions in the Pacific region, with the support of guest speakers from Ukraine and Japan emphasizing thereby the global relevance of addressing the evolving and interconnected challenges of cyber and hybrid threats. Recognized by the EU, EDA, and ESDC, the course is part of ongoing efforts to enhance collective resilience against cyber and hybrid threats. #SecurityCollaboration #CyberSecurity #CyberDefence #EUdefence #StrongerTogether

An unusual object streaks across the sky, sparking curiosity from the ground. Not a bird, not a plane – but a drone. For the armed forces, drones - formally referred to as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (#UAS) - fly above the battlefield and beyond. The first UAS Symposium, held on 5-6 December at the European Defence Agency, brought together experts, intergovernmental organisations, and operators from across Europe to explore ways to advance and share information on UAS while enhancing standardisation, safety, and Member States’ collaboration. Organised under EDA’s UAS operational users working group, the #symposium included lessons from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and shared effective #tactics, #techniques, and #procedures.  The initiative sought to bring UAS users closer together, enhance operator training, improve feedback from the field and promote the exchange of lessons learned and best practices. By leveraging expertise and real-world experiences, the aim is to establish a unified and effective approach to UAS #deployment and #innovation. ➡️ For more information about UAS integration: https://lnkd.in/eAcEbxQn #EUdefence #drones

✍️ The development of a strong and technologically advanced defence industry is a cornerstone of Europe’s #security and #defence capability. To support the sector's growth, the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) has launched two critical surveys. One survey is addressed to universities, educational providers and other organisations that engage young professionals and students, while the other gathers insights from the workforce in the #EUdefence industrial sector (including research institute and procurement organisations). Use this opportunity to share your insights and contribute to these important efforts. ➡️ Survey for professionals: https://lnkd.in/eykhw3Qe ➡️ Survey for students/young professionals: https://lnkd.in/erHm3qJ6 📷: European Commission