DIGITALEUROPE Defence Working Group

Summer Feedback Survey Since its launch on 1 October 2024, the DIGITALEUROPE Defence Working Group (DWG) has delivered substantial contributions in policy, outreach, and events. As we approach summer, your feedback will help us understand what worked well, identify areas for improvement, and shape our priorities for 2026.

Your insights will be discussed at our next WG meeting (16 October 2025) and will directly inform our future work plan.

Which NTA/company do you represent?

Please provide your email

Part A: General Questions 1. How satisfied are you with the DWG's overall performance since its establishment in October 2024?

2. How effectively has the DWG addressed your expectations and priorities so far?

3. Please rate the value of the following activities:

	Very valuable	Somewhat Valuable	Not valuable
i) Our inputs to the EU White Paper on the future of European Defence
ii) Our feedback to the EU Defence Omnibus Proposal
iii) Our inputs to the NATO Rapid Adoption Action Plan
iv) Our recommendations for modernising NATO’s Framework for Industry Engagement (FNIE).
v) Events and roundtables (Roundtable with UA 23 October, DIGITALEUROPE-NATO joint event, Dual-Use Award: 19 February, ENISA webinar on cyber solidarity fund)
vi) New study on Addressing Regulatory Fragmentation in Digital Defence Projects
vii) Frequency of DWG meetings –briefings
viii) Engagement with EU/NATO institutions

Part B: Open-ended Questions 4. What do you believe were the strongest achievements of the WG so far?

5. Which activities or areas could be improved or expanded?

Part C: Looking Ahead 6. What emerging topics or challenges should the WG focus on in 2026?

AI in Defence

EU-NATO joint initiatives

Scaling dual-use technologies

Defence procurement reforms

Addressing regulatory fragmentation in Digital Defence Projects

Protection of critical infrastructure

Cyber defence

Hybrid Threats

Digital skills

Emerging disruptive technologies

Other

7. Are you interested in participating more actively in DWG activities (e.g. speaking, hosting, providing case studies)?

YES

Please share your ideas

8. Any other comments

Thank you for your valuable feedback and contributions. We wish you a restful summer break!

Best regards,
DWG Chairs and Defence Secretariat