Serving the Region? The Role of the Defense Sector in Europe’s Regional Development

Gert-Jan Hospers

EconPol Forum, 2025, vol. 26, issue 04, 68-75

Abstract: Key Messages:Defense activities can stimulate regional development in Europe, notably through jobs and innovationInvestment in skills, capital funds, and networks (both intra- and interregional) can boost defense-driven regional innovationSupporting dual-use technology is key to linking military innovation with civilian applicationsAttention must be paid to socially wasteful rent-seeking behavior by stakeholders (“defense washing”)Regional dependency and vulnerability can be mitigated by diversifying defense-related activities

Date: 2025
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