DFNC2 EU Edition Overview
2nd EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum
Held on 12 May 2025 at The Square, Brussels, the 2nd EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum (DFNC2 EU Edition) brought together high-ranking EU and Ukrainian officials, defence executives, and innovation leaders to advance integration and resilience within the European and Ukrainian defence industries.
Against the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, the Forum provided a critical space for sharing success stories, identifying bottlenecks, and shaping a common future. It featured keynote addresses from leading EU and Ukrainian figures, including the European Commission’s Vice President and Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries.
Forum Highlights
- Panel Discussions on industrial integration, military assistance, and defence innovation
- Strategic presentations from both EU and Ukrainian ministries and defence industry leaders
- Signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding between Ukraine and ASD Europe
- Defence matchmaking session with EU, Norwegian, and Ukrainian companies
- Workshops and exhibitions showcasing defence technologies and industry initiatives
Strategic Focus Areas
- Incentivising EU-Ukraine industrial cooperation in defence production
- Exploring opportunities arising from the Joint White Paper on European Defence Readiness 2030
- Accelerating innovation in defence and space, with an emphasis on commercial space-based services for Ukraine
- Strengthening EU-Ukraine competitiveness in the global security landscape
DFNC2 reaffirmed Ukraine’s role as a strategic defence partner of the European Union and laid the groundwork for long-term collaboration to enhance security, resilience, and technological sovereignty across the continent.
