The Final Report
CONTENTS
I. The Changed Policy Context in 2022
1. Russia’s war in Ukraine: the big game changer.
2. Consequences for military budgets and weapon procurement
3. EU Export of Weapons and Defence Equipment
4. The medium-term and long-term budget effects
5. EU policy initiatives in the defence sector.
II. Structure of the European Defence Industry
1. The global context: ranking EU companies in SIPRI’s Top 100 largest defence companies
2. European Defence sector – general overview.
2.1 Marine Systems
2.2 Aerospace Sector
2.3 Land Systems
2.4 Defence Electronics
III. Conclusion: Future Challenges for the European Defence Industry and Perspectives of Defence Jobs in Europe
1. Ten Take-Aways on the Present Status and Future of the European Defence Industry
2. Strengths and Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats