Our department has a partnership with Eurodefense through the Federation of European Defence Technology Associations (EDTA). This is a network of politicians and diplomats throughout Europe.

Our department, through the Federation of European Defence Technology Associations (EDTA), has a partnership with Eurodefense. This is a network of politicians and diplomats throughout Europe.

Within this combination, more than 15 working groups are active. Some focused on policy, others on industry or technology. Some led by EDTA and the others by Eurodefense. The aim of these working groups is either to share knowledge (Observatory) or to formulate advice to the European Commission (Working Group). In all cases, a contribution from technology is appreciated. Eight of these working groups are currently relevant to KIVI.

If, as a KIVI-DV member, you have knowledge and experience in one of the following areas, would like to contribute to an advice for the European Commission, become part of the European network and find out what is happening in other countries, please report to the Board for participation.

The working groups relevant to KIVI are:

EWG 5 - Space (Chairman Eurodefense Germany - EDF-GE)
Klein observatory that monitors and reports annually on developments in military space.
Both on policy, military use and technology.

EWG 26B - Climate change, Energy, Security and Defence (Pres. Eurodefense Portugal - EDF - PT)
Large working group that works with three subgroups on energy transition for Defence.
(1) Geopolitical developments, (2) Military energy policy and strategy in Europe, (3) Technology.
EDTA is responsible for subgroup 3. Chairman of this subgroup is Cent van Vliet.
Several KIVI members are affiliated with this

EWG27B - Recommendations for EU Defence (vz. Eurodefense Nederland - EDF-NL)
Large working group developing recommendations for more effective European cooperation in European Defence. Has proposed, among other things, a European Security Council and a European intervention force. Pretty much as now included in the Strategic Compass. But organised more Communally.

EWG28 - Hybrid Warfare (vz Eurodefense Italia EFF-IT)
Starting working group that will make recommendations on Hybrid warfare policy. Technology plays an important role in this (both technology of the adversary and own technology).
Some EDTA members from Switzerland and the Czech Republic are members.

EWG29 - Participation of SMEs in the European Union Defence industry (chair EDTA)
Large working group that monitors European defence-related SME policy and makes recommendations on it to the European Commission and the European Parliament. Has already led to motions in the European Parliament and dialogue with top European Commission.
Total 22 members from 10 countries.

EWG32 - Anti-terrorism in the EU (vz. Eurodefense France EDF-FR)
Starting observatory that monitors and reports annually on new developments in terrorism. Terrorist activities as well as policy and technology.
An EDTA member from Denmark.

EWG33 - New technologies (vz. Eurodefense Germany EDF-GE)
Small and not very active observatory monitoring and reporting annually on new technological developments in the field of defence.

EWG##- The future of finance for defence (chair EDTA and Eurodefense Portugal EDF-PT)
Large working group formulating recommendations to the European Commission and Member States on financial aspects. Among others, the heavy ESG criteria that become applicable to investments in Defence and possibilities to finance large Defence capabilities partly or fully with private funding.
Total 19 members, including 10 from EDTA and several external experts from the financial sector.