Towards Balanced Defence Industry in Europe: Main Specificities of Central and Eastern European Defence Industries

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This article aims to identify specificities of the Central and Eastern European defence industries and to enhance understanding of this particular issue. In doing so, it lays the ground for the formulation of a more common 'balanced' policy to strengthen the EDTIB, to promote equal opportunities and to offer a 'fair chance' for all EU/EDA Member States’ defence industries, in line with the European Council conclusions.