European Commission, The European defence industry is marked by market fragmentation at national level. This is an important sector which is a catalyst for growth and innovation in other industries ranging from high-tech (e.g. aerospace, IT) to more traditional industries (e.g. steel, shipbuilding).
The absence of a functioning single market constitutes a major obstacle to the consolidation, competitiveness and sustainability of this sector. For these reasons the Commission has made proposals for measures which would encourage industrial restructuring, promote an EU defence equipment market and enhance the competitiveness of the industry.
These proposals were discussed at a Defence Conference organised by the European Commission in cooperation with the European Defence Agency in Brussels today.
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