1、STUDYA vision for a new innovation ecosystem for European defense Strength through innovationStrength through innovation A vision for a new innovation ecosystem for European defenseMANAGEMENT SUMMARYEuropes security environment has become more complex in recent years.Military risks in Europes vicini
2、ty have increased,while geopolitical shifts have led to greater uncertainty in alliance structures and security responsibilities.This has triggered a broader debate about Europes long-term security arrangements and the future role of NATO.At the same time,warfare is changing.Alongside evolving hybri
3、d war strategies,a new warfare paradigm born on the battlefields of Ukraine and the Middle East is taking shape,characterized by rapid innovation,smart affordable mass solutions and software-based tools.Europes defense stakeholders,still geared toward conventional defense strategies,must adjust and
4、adapt to this new environment to ensure the continent becomes-and remains-a deterrent.In this second major annual defense study,we present a way forward,with innovation at its core.We find that the existing European defense innovation ecosystem is fragmented,sluggish,risk-averse and underinvested.Th
5、is hinders the rapid scaling of new technologies and suffocates agile startups.Significant improvements in collaboration are required.We assess two proven defense innovation models Israel and Ukraine to derive lessons for Europe.The Israeli experience highlights the benefits of inside-out innovation
6、,driven by a tight-knit academia,military and industry.Ukraine demonstrates the power of outside-in innovation,rapidly adapting existing civil industries to counter threats.Next,we present our vision for a new European defense innovation ecosystem.It is built around three pillars:an agile regulatory