The European Defence Agency and its Role in Support of Lithuanian Defence Industry

The aim of this document is to outline the historical development, roles and responsibilities European Defence Agency (EDA), decision-making procedures discuss its activities that could support Lithuanian defence industry. findings show continues play an important role in coordinating participating member states (pMS) their industries, enabling projects, suggesting prioritization tools, fostering initiatives seek greater strategic autonomy EU. successful accomplishments EDA depend on ‘national appetite’ pMS. results research suggest a limited interest various EU programs, supervised by EDA, boost developments indigenous industry related defence.