The Greek Minister of National Defence Panos Kammenos accompanied by officials of the Ministry of Defence as well as industry representatives visited the Agency today for discussions on Greece’s involvement in EDA projects, ways to further enhance defence cooperation as well as to exchange views on issues related to the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base with focus on SMEs and access to supply chains.
Introducing the meeting, EDA Chief Executive Jorge Domecq thanked Minister Kammenos for Greek’s active involvement in many of the Agency’s projects. Greece is for example a strong supporter of the EDA’s energy and environment workstrand, the military airworthiness forum, maritime initiatives and regularly participates in air transport training and education events.
The Greek delegation received presentations on selected Agency projects among which cyber defence, logistic support and support to operations as well as access to EU funds.
During the discussions Mr. Domecq outlined EDA’s work in support of defence industry and invited the Hellenic defence industry to stay close to the Agency’s activities in order to maximize the benefits.
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