European Agency Promotes Integration of Defence Sector

The European Defence Agency (EDA) works to promote an integrated approach to Europe’s defence capability and collaborations in areas such as procurement, research, and technology. Shortly after it was formed in 2004, developers were able to swiftly create a range of online productivity tools. Users can access all applications through Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007, which also acts as an environment where EDA employees and defence officials from participating countries can collaborate on projects. An Electronic Bulletin Board for defence contracts is heralding significant changes to procurement by creating an internationally competitive European defence market. The overall solution provides the support the European Union needs for promoting a strong Europe-wide defence technological and industrial base.

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