The European Commission has suggested a raft of voluntary measures to member states to encourage participation by SMEs and sub-suppliers in public procurement in the defence sector.
“Innovativeness is the main asset that SMEs could bring to the defence industry”, the Commission states in the recommendation put to the member states on Monday 23 April.
A number of initiatives are highlighted: - better information, and as early as possible, on national long-term armament plans; - increased...