European Defence Agency

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The European Defence Agency (EDA) is an intergovernmental agency established in 2004 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, with approximately 150 staff. It supports EU member states in improving their defence capabilities through cooperation, research, and technology development, including defence-related infrastructure and military mobility projects across Europe.

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Founded 2004 150 employees

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Strategic Overview

Focuses on enhancing military mobility across Europe by identifying and addressing infrastructure bottlenecks and facilitating upgrades.
Promotes cooperation among EU Member States for defence capability development, including dual-use infrastructure projects.
Supports research and technology development for defence, encompassing areas like secure communications and energy resilience for military applications.

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Deal History (1)

GomSpace selected for European Defence Agency's 15.7 M.EUR research contract to develop VLEO military satellite concept

Partner Defense Europe Mar 17, 2026 USD15.7M

Investment Focus

Technologies

Defense1

Geography

Europe1

Key People

Jiří Šedivý

Chief Executive

Olli Ruutu

Deputy Chief Executive

Jean-Louis VIGNON

Director of Cooperation Planning & Support

Dr. Christian SCHMIDT

Director of Capability, Armament & Technology

Dr. Stefano FIRPO

Director of European Synergies & Innovation

Detailed Analysis

Sectors

TransportDigital/TelecomUtilities

Geographies

AustriaBelgiumBulgariaCroatiaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFrance

Deal Stage

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