European Commission

The European Commission is the executive branch of the European Union, with the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS) leading activities in the European defence industry and space sectors to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and the technological and industrial base. DG DEFIS implements the European Defence Fund (EDF), facilitates cross-border partnerships, and supports investments in defence supply chains, particularly for SMEs, guided by the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS). It plays a key role in defence R&T, industry engagement, and EU space security strategies, though it does not directly produce defense products.