We wrapped #EDID23 with 2 exceptional closing speeches.
Major-General Mikael Frisell, Deputy NAD of Sweden🇸🇪 spoke on the several needs to develop systems and the material to meet the challenges on the future. 🧵
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUDefenceAgency/status/1664285041059590148
We need to collaborate & share ideas, requirements, & information between those who understand military problems, & those who can provide technical solutions. Collaborative programs that include different& also new actors & arenas to discuss and share best practice are key
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUDefenceAgency/status/1664285045660712961
We must allocate resources to innovation field & experimentation. In some way, monetary risk taking in this respect also must be allowed.
Cost for comprehensive innovation is low compared to procurement of sub optimal equipment as a consequence of unnecessary lack of knowledge.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUDefenceAgency/status/1664285049553027072
Third, we must ensure speed and flexibility by removing barriers and strive to shorten bureaucratic processes - #EDID23
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUDefenceAgency/status/1664285051851517952
EDA ChiefExec, Jiri Sedivy said - We will strive towards a proactive involvement of end-users in the innovation process to bring the best of #EU innovation in the hands of the armed forces
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUDefenceAgency/status/1664285055727050756
Looking ahead, EDA is excited about the future of the European Defence Innovation Hub (HEDI) and the role it will play in fostering innovation defence and building a collaborative ecosystem that leverages European excellence. #EDID23
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EUDefenceAgency/status/1664285059682304003