The Key Role of the European Defence Agency in the Enhancement of European Defence Research and Technology
Keywords:
Defence Research and Technology (R&T), European Defence Agency, Capabilities Technology, cooperation, programmes, projectsAbstract
The paper in the introductory part underlines the importance of the defence research and technology (R&T) as a decisive factor of the defence capabilities development and strategic pillar of the Armed Forces transformation. Authors inform on functions and tasks of the European Defence Agency (EDA) in R&T area in accordance with the Joint Action and consolidated version of the Treaty on European Union, as it results from the amendments introduced by the Treaty of Lisbon. The authors are focusing on the explanation of the Capabilities Technology (CapTech) as a basis for both generation of cooperation projects and network of experts (Governmental and non-Governmental) in the R&T area and the key operating rules specified in R&T Operational Concept. The information on EDA defence R&T projects categories are also introduced. The part of paper is dealing with European Defence Research and Technology Strategy as a principal strategic document (aim of this document and main considerations). The authors inform on the technology priorities in the EDA framework. The last part of paper is focused on selected challenges in the European R&T area.
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