Overview
This timely webinar explores the evolving European defense landscape and the key regulatory and investment considerations shaping capital deployment in this sector. As defense spending accelerates across Europe, these developments present both significant opportunities and complex challenges for investors and market participants.
Our speakers will cover:
- European defense market outlook, including increased national spending, European programs, and the rise of defense tech (e.g., drones, autonomous systems) driving investment opportunities.
- Capital deployment and access considerations, including defense procurement frameworks, “buy European” dynamics, and the role of private capital in scaling defense capabilities.
- Market entry constraints, focusing on foreign investment screening regimes and broader barriers to accessing sensitive defense sectors.
- Export control considerations, particularly under EU dual-use regimes, and the challenge of aligning long-term military requirements with the agility of private investors.
- Regulatory environment, including EU merger control, state aid, and the interaction between competition law and national security considerations in defense sector investments.