Abstract
Collaborative procurement constitutes an attempt of states to share expenditure over the development or production of military equipment.1 In recent years the EU has taken active steps to consolidate the economic aspects of the CSDP via defence industrial consolidation and more efficient public procurement. These steps have sought to enhance the competitiveness of European defence firms and make the best of the limited resources allocated to defence while also avoiding the duplication of capabilities. Defence procurement in Europe has been regulated both within the auspices of the EU and outside EU structures. The main EU instruments regulating defence procurement law are the principles emanating from the EU treaties and a number of directives, which are examined below. Furthermore, the EDA, which has been operative since 2006, is responsible for promoting European armaments cooperation by opening up the defence markets of the member states and promoting efficient and fair competition.
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