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This article explores initiatives to advance military materials, while concurrently fostering a Circular Economy (CE) within the EU. Our investigation reports the endeavors of Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands. To comprehensively analyze the CE in the EU, we conducted case study research. Upstream, we engaged with researchers from leading Universities and managers from companies within the EDTIB. Downstream, we interfaced with state institutions, including military personnel, who provided relevant feedback. Despite prevailing literature suggesting the EU’s environmental shortcomings in defense, our findings demonstrate significant strides within the EDTIB toward embracing CE practices. Our research identifies concerted efforts in repurposing, remanufacturing, repairing, reusing, reducing, and rethinking military materials. A notable constraint persists, as member-states are operating in relative isolation. Addressing this challenge, the European Defense Agency (EDA) stands poised to play a pivotal role as a promoter and facilitator of collaborative CE practices across the EU.

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Greening the European Defense Industry: Practical Insights from the EU’s Defense Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB)

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年

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  • João Reis,
  • Pedro Alexandre Marques,
  • Pedro Carmona Marques,
  • Yuval Cohen,
  • Nuno Melão

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This article explores initiatives to advance military materials, while concurrently fostering a Circular Economy (CE) within the EU. Our investigation reports the endeavors of Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands. To comprehensively analyze the CE in the EU, we conducted case study research. Upstream, we engaged with researchers from leading Universities and managers from companies within the EDTIB. Downstream, we interfaced with state institutions, including military personnel, who provided relevant feedback. Despite prevailing literature suggesting the EU’s environmental shortcomings in defense, our findings demonstrate significant strides within the EDTIB toward embracing CE practices. Our research identifies concerted efforts in repurposing, remanufacturing, repairing, reusing, reducing, and rethinking military materials. A notable constraint persists, as member-states are operating in relative isolation. Addressing this challenge, the European Defense Agency (EDA) stands poised to play a pivotal role as a promoter and facilitator of collaborative CE practices across the EU.