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The path to "Defence Readiness 2030": How the EU reform transforms the market from national silos to a scalable industry.

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The BottleneckWhy the current directive is failing

Russian aggression has radically changed the security environment. The existing processes (Directive 2009/81/EC) are designed for peacetime: Too bureaucratic, too slow and nationally fragmented for a war economy.

6-24
Months Duration
Own classification of phase durations (not officially measured)
5 / 17
NATO 2026 projection
For 2026, five Allies are projected at ≥3.5% GDP core defence and 17 Allies at ≥1.5% GDP for defence- and security-related investments (NATO, Defence Investment Update, 7 July 2026). Figures for the 2% target differ: on 17 June 2026 the NATO Secretary General described "almost all" Allies as being at 2%, naming Albania, Czechia and Slovenia as 2025 exceptions. A reliable single percentage for 2025 cannot be established, so the data status remains open.
NATO, 7.7.2026
28 Feb. 2026
Military escalation in Iran
US and Israeli military action against Iran from 28 February 2026, followed by Iranian retaliation (UN Secretary-General, 28 February 2026). For procurement, the relevant risk factors are energy prices, freight rates, insurance costs and the availability of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
UN-Generalsekretär, 28.2.2026(kein öffentlicher Direktlink / no public direct link)#quellen

Time-to-Field Analysis

Process Duration: Status Quo vs. Target 2030

Model: −24 months (−47%)
Illustrative scenario model by SYBX Group – not an official forecast.
Needs AnalysisTenderAwardProduction06121824Status
  • Status quo (model assumption)
  • Fast-track target (model assumption)

The Five Levers of the 2026 Reform

A synchronised package of measures for a genuine single market.

Fast-Track Procedures

Accelerated permit-granting for defence readiness projects (provisional agreement: maximum 102 working days, tacit approval with derogations on security and health grounds). Procurement procedures are a separate matter, eased through simplified rules and higher thresholds.

Digital Transparency

A central EU platform makes the market visible and opens it up to cross-border bidders.

European Preference

Strategic autonomy through preference for European value creation ("Buy European") to secure supply.

Harmonisation (Joint Procurement)

Standardised rules break down national silos.

New Players (Start-ups/SMEs)

Improved access to finance for start-ups and SMEs: simplified application requirements under the EDF and a higher funding rate bonus for projects involving SMEs (provisional agreement of 10 June 2026).

Funding

Funding and Market Access

European defence funding calls with target group, topic, deadline and status. Open, closed and confirmed calls are listed separately.

The call closing on 13 October 2026 is Ukraine-related (Ukraine Support Instrument, USI-IRA) and is open to entities from Member States and Ukraine. It is not a general funding call for every EU company.

EDIP – Ukraine Support Instrument (USI-IRA)

1st call: Missiles, ammunitions and bombs

OpenLast checked: 7 October 2026
Target group
Entities from EU Member States and Ukraine
Topic
Air defence missiles and ammunition (including counter-UxS), deep strike capabilities with long-range missiles, rockets, smart bombs and loitering munitions
Deadline
13 October 2026
Funding
Funding rate up to 100% of eligible costs; maximum EU contribution EUR 30 million per project, call volume EUR 180 million
EDIP call overview (European Commission)
EDIP – Ukraine Support Instrument (USI-IRA)

2nd call: Unmanned systems and counter-unmanned systems

OpenLast checked: 7 October 2026
Target group
Entities from EU Member States and Ukraine
Topic
Unmanned systems and interceptor variants, EW-resilient UxS, counter-UxS and EW supporting systems
Deadline
16 February 2027
Funding
Funding rate up to 100% of eligible costs; maximum EU contribution EUR 10 million per project, call volume EUR 80 million
EDIP call overview (European Commission)
EDIP – Industrial Reinforcement Action (IRA)

2nd call: Key Electronic Components

OpenLast checked: 7 October 2026
Target group
Legal entities from EU Member States and Norway
Topic
Guidance and propulsion electronics, RF and laser modules, multispectral cameras, avionics, PCBs and IC substrates, lithium-ion polymer batteries, power electronics and critical semiconductor building blocks
Deadline
16 February 2027
Funding
Lump-sum grant of up to 35% of eligible costs, up to 50% where the conditions for an increased funding rate are met; maximum EU contribution EUR 20 million per project, call volume EUR 122.25 million
EDIP call overview (European Commission)
EDIP – Industrial Reinforcement Action (IRA)

2nd call: Platforms and End-products

OpenLast checked: 7 October 2026
Target group
Legal entities from EU Member States and Norway
Topic
Forging and machining, key sub-systems, composite materials, assembly and integration of end products, Manufacturing as a Service, conversion options for dual-use heavy industry
Deadline
16 February 2027
Funding
Lump-sum grant of up to 35% of eligible costs, up to 50% where an increased funding rate applies; maximum EU contribution EUR 30 million per project, call volume EUR 152.75 million
EDIP call overview (European Commission)
EDIP – Industrial Reinforcement Action (IRA)

1st call: Energetic Components

ClosedLast checked: 7 October 2026
Target group
Legal entities from EU Member States and Norway
Topic
Propellant powder, explosives, propulsion systems, warheads and electronic fuses, filling plants and access to relevant raw materials
Deadline
Call closed
Funding
Lump-sum grant of up to 35% of eligible costs, up to 50% where an increased funding rate applies; maximum EU contribution EUR 30 million per project, call volume EUR 166.4 million
EDIP call overview (European Commission)
EDIP – European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCI)

First five EDPCIs confirmed (28 September 2026)

Confirmed – funding stage followsLast checked: 7 October 2026
Target group
Participation through Member States, not through open individual calls; on average 18 Member States per project, Ukraine in four of the five projects
Topic
Drones and counter-drone systems, maritime and seabed defence, space, air and missile defence, security along the Eastern Flank
Deadline
No open individual call
Funding
EUR 325 million allocated under EDIP to support the establishment and deployment of the EDPCIs; following confirmation the projects can move towards funding
Endorsement of the five EDPCIs (European Commission)

Deadlines, eligibility, funding rates and maximum amounts are binding only as set out in the call documents on the Funding & Tenders Portal. A call counts as open only where the portal lists a future submission deadline; status and deadlines can change after the date of checking.

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Paradigm Shift: Just-in-Case

From cost focus to absolute resilience.

2026 Target Vision
Cost FocusSpeedSupplyCyber-SecFlexibility03610
  • Old (Just-in-Time)
  • New (Just-in-Case)

New Priorities for CPOs

1

Stockpiling instead of inventory reduction

Strategic buffer stocks for semiconductors & special steels are the new "gold". Liquidity flows into inventories.

2

Friend-Shoring

Relocating the supply chain to NATO countries. Geopolitical risk outweighs unit price.

3

Cyber Compliance

NIS2 (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) obliges entities in scope to manage risk, report incidents and submit to supervision; it is not a general supplier certification. Whether a company is in scope depends on its activity, size and national implementing law, and the 17 October 2024 transposition deadline does not mean that the same national rules were in place everywhere at that time. CMMC applies to US defence contracts only: Phase II has been suspended since 13 July 2026 while Phase I self-assessments remain in place, and the applicable contract clauses (e.g. DFARS 252.204-7012) continue to apply. ISO 27001 and TISAX are voluntary credentials and are not a legally equivalent substitute for NIS2 obligations.

4

Geopolitical Escalation: Middle East

US and Israeli military action against Iran from 28 February 2026 and the subsequent retaliation (UN Secretary-General, 28 February 2026). Procurement risks: energy prices, freight rates, insurance and the availability of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. A disruption of individual supply chains is not established and is not asserted here.

Supply Chain & Risk

Deep-Tier Visibility

Risk structure of the supply chain: The danger lurks below.

Tier 1 / OEM
Tier 2: Components
Tier 3: Sub-SystemsLimited Visibility
⚠ CRITICALTier 4: Raw Materials (Rare Earths)High Dependence on Third Countries

To-Do: Introduce AI monitoring across all tiers.

Forward Buying vs. Spot Market

Price security through long-term contracts.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1 '27Q2 '27050100150200Price Index
  • Spot Market: Volatile & Unpredictable
  • Contract: Stable & Secure
Spot Market: Volatile & Unpredictable
Contract: Stable & Secure

Dual-Use Readiness Quick Check

How prepared is your procurement for the defence supply chain? 12 questions, around 5 minutes, with a PDF result. Free and without registration.

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Roadmap & Action Items

Status labels: political target · adopted · implementation under way · achieved and evidenced · status not verified

A deadline named in the EU Readiness Roadmap 2030 is not evidence that a measure has been implemented. Past quarters therefore show documented results or open items.

Terms

Key terms explained

EDIP, SAFE, EDTIB, joint procurement, dual-use, time-to-field and scenario model – what these terms mean on this site.

What is EDIP?

The European Defence Industry Programme is the EU framework for strengthening the defence industry. Its legal basis is Regulation (EU) 2025/2643, in force since 30 December 2025. EUR 1.5 billion is foreseen for the 2025–2027 programme period, implemented through Industrial Reinforcement Actions (IRA) for building up and reserving production capacity and through the Ukraine Support Instrument (USI). A call or a commitment is not production capacity.

Europäisches Parlament und Rat (EUR-Lex), 16.12.2025

What is SAFE?

Security Action for Europe is a Council instrument for the joint procurement of defence capabilities, laid down in Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1106 of 27 May 2025. Financing runs through EU loans to participating Member States, with a horizon to 2030. Volume, conditions and eligible projects follow from the Regulation itself.

Rat der EU (EUR-Lex), 27.5.2025

What does EDTIB mean?

EDTIB stands for European Defence Technological and Industrial Base. One indicator is the share of procurement going to the EDTIB: the EU Readiness Roadmap 2030 names at least 55% as a political target. A high EDTIB share says nothing about the quality, delivery time or operational readiness of individual systems.

Europäische Kommission / Hohe Vertreterin, 16.10.2025

What is joint procurement?

Several Member States procure a system together or in a coordinated way to pool volumes and reduce cost. Instruments include EDIP, SAFE, the EDA and projects such as the European Sky Shield Initiative. The EU Readiness Roadmap 2030 milestone is at least 40% joint procurement by the end of 2027. Procurement share, component origin and EU value-added share are different reference bases and are not interchangeable.

Europäische Kommission / Hohe Vertreterin, 16.10.2025

What does dual-use mean?

Dual-use goods are products, software and technology that can be used for both civilian and military purposes. Exports are governed by EU Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821, which sets out goods lists, licensing requirements and catch-all controls for unlisted items with a critical end use. Dual-use readiness is therefore first a question of classification, process and evidence, not only of the product.

Europäische Union (EUR-Lex), 20.5.2021

What does time-to-field mean?

Time-to-field is the period from identifying a requirement to the system being available to the user. On this website the figure is modelled: there is no official EU statistic on median procurement duration per Member State. The values and phase durations shown are SYBX Group assumptions, not measured data.

What is an illustrative scenario model?

A calculation model that discloses its assumptions: starting values, own settings and target values are shown separately. It illustrates the direction and order of magnitude of relationships, not a measured development or a validated forecast. An investment or reform slider cannot produce a scientifically established procurement duration.

Sources register and methodology

28 sources in the registerLast editorial check: 7.10.2026Data as of (per source): differs per source – see the "data period" column

Sources & transparency

Every figure on this site names its evidence. Official facts, political targets, own assumptions and modelled values are shown separately.

The check date documents the last editorial review, not the age of the data: a newly checked document with older data remains older.

EU policy and legal framework

NATO, spending and security situation

  • NATO

    Defence Expenditure of NATO Countries (2014–2026) und Defence Investment Update (7. Juli 2026)

    Published
    7.7.2026
    Data period
    Zeitreihe 2014–2026, Prognosewerte für 2026
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: 5 Alliierte ≥3,5 % BIP Kernverteidigung und 17 Alliierte ≥1,5 % Investitionen (Prognose 2026).

  • NATO

    Defence Expenditure of NATO Countries (2014–2026) – Dokument (PDF)

    Published
    7.7.2026
    Data period
    Zeitreihe 2014–2026
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Länderwerte je Alliiertem, GNI-Sonderregelung Luxemburg.

  • NATO

    The Hague Summit Declaration (25. Juni 2025)

    Published
    25.6.2025
    Data period
    Zielhorizont bis 2035
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: 5 % BIP bis 2035, davon mindestens 3,5 % Kernverteidigung; Überprüfung der Trajektorie 2029.

  • NATO (Generalsekretär, Transkript)

    Pressekonferenz des NATO-Generalsekretärs, 17. Juni 2026 (2-%-Ziel)No public direct link – citation without a linkable address.

    Published
    17.6.2026
    Data period
    Aussagen zu 2025/2026
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: „Fast alle" Alliierte bei 2 %; Albanien, Tschechien und Slowenien als Ausnahmen für 2025.Kein öffentlicher Direktlink im Quellenverzeichnis hinterlegt; Angaben zum 2-%-Ziel weichen in NATO-Veröffentlichungen voneinander ab.

  • US Department of War

    Mitteilung zur Aussetzung von CMMC Phase II (13. Juli 2026)No public direct link – citation without a linkable address.

    Published
    13.7.2026
    Data period
    Stand 13.07.2026
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Phase II ausgesetzt; Phase-I-Selbsteinschätzungen und Vertragsklauseln (u. a. DFARS 252.204-7012) bleiben bestehen.Mitteilung wurde in der abgerufenen Fassung ohne Datumsangabe vorgefunden; kein öffentlicher Direktlink hinterlegt.

  • UN-Generalsekretär

    Erklärung zu den Militäraktionen gegen Iran ab 28. Februar 2026No public direct link – citation without a linkable address.

    Published
    28.2.2026
    Data period
    Ereignisse ab 28.02.2026
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Zeitpunkt der Militäraktionen und Gegenangriffe; beschaffungsrelevante Risikofaktoren (Energie, Fracht, Versicherung, Seewege).Kein öffentlicher Direktlink hinterlegt; die Quelle stützt den Zeitpunkt, nicht einzelne Fracht- oder Preisangaben.

Raw materials and ammunition

  • Europäische Union (EUR-Lex)

    Verordnung (EU) 2024/1252 – Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)

    Published
    11.5.2024
    Data period
    Richtwerte mit Zielhorizont 2030
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Richtwerte: 10 % Förderung, 40 % Verarbeitung, 25 % Recycling; max. 65 % je strategischem Rohstoff aus einem Nicht-EU-Land.

  • International Energy Agency (IEA)

    Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026

    Published
    1.10.2026
    Data period
    Marktdaten bis 2026; Projektionen bis 2035
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Anteil des grössten Raffinerielandes im Mittel 72 % (2025, ohne Seltene Erden); verdreifachte Zahl kontrollierter Mineral-Tarifcodes seit 2023.

  • Europäische Kommission

    RESourceEU – Aktionsplan für kritische Rohstoffe (vorgestellt am 3. Dezember 2025)

    Published
    3.12.2025
    Data period
    angekündigte Massnahmen ab 2026
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Europäisches Zentrum für kritische Rohstoffe, Rohstoffplattform, koordinierte Bevorratung; angekündigt: bis zu 50 % geringere Abhängigkeiten bis 2029.

Luxembourg Atlas

  • Luxinnovation / Directorate of Defence (Luxemburg)

    Luxembourg Defence Industrial and Technological Base 2026 – digitaler Katalog

    Published
    16.6.2026
    Data period
    Angaben der Unternehmen, Stand 2026
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Unternehmensliste (122 Einrichtungen) und Angaben zu Tätigkeit, Standort und Website.Angaben stammen von den Unternehmen selbst (Selbstauskunft); der Katalog ist eine Auswahl, keine vollständige Erhebung.

  • Luxinnovation

    Defence: a 100% digital catalogue (16. Juni 2026)

    Published
    16.6.2026
    Data period
    Katalogausgabe 2026
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Umfang der Ausgabe (122 Unternehmen und Forschungseinrichtungen), Vorstellung an der Eurosatory 2026.

  • Luxinnovation

    Das luxemburgische Ökosystem für Verteidigung (Überblick, letztes Update 2026)

    Published
    not stated
    Data period
    Katalogausgabe 2026
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Einordnung des Katalogs; Datenbasis sind Angaben der beteiligten Unternehmen.

  • STATEC (Luxemburg)

    La population du Luxembourg au 1er janvier 2026 (Statistiques, 6. Mai 2026)

    Published
    6.5.2026
    Data period
    Bevölkerung am 1. Januar 2026
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Einwohnerzahl Luxemburgs 690 959 (1.1.2026) – Summe der im Atlas verwendeten Kantonswerte.Die Kantonswerte im Atlas entsprechen in der Summe dem STATEC-Gesamtwert; einzelne Kantonswerte wurden nicht alle gegen die Kantonstabelle geprüft.

  • Administration du cadastre et de la topographie / data.public.lu

    Kantonsgrenzen Luxemburg (GeoJSON)

    Published
    not stated
    Data period
    Verwaltungsgrenzen, Stand der Datenlieferung
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Geometrie der Kantonsflächen für die Choroplethen-Darstellung.

  • OpenStreetMap contributors

    Kartendarstellung (OpenStreetMap)

    Published
    not stated
    Data period
    laufend aktualisiert
    Last checked
    7.10.2026
    Statement evidenced: Kartenhintergrund der Standortdarstellung (Lizenz und Namensnennung).

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