A close-up on Luxembourg’s security and defence ecosystem in the 4th edition of the Luxembourg Industry and Research Capabilities for Security & Defence catalogue.
Jean-Michel Gaudron
At the International Paris Air Show (Salon international de l'aéronautique et de l'espace), where Luxembourg is showcasing its national pavilion, Minister of Defence, Yuriko Backes, reaffirmed the Grand Duchy's strong commitment to security and defence with the launch of the fourth edition of the Luxembourg Industry and Research Capabilities for Security & Defence catalogue. This latest edition features over 100 national entities with proven expertise in the fields of defence and security.
This strategic publication is designed to enhance the visibility of Luxembourg's technological expertise in defence and to foster the integration of national stakeholders into European and transatlantic defence value chains.
We need a strong and innovative defence industry. Yuriko Backes, Minister of Defence
Produced by Luxinnovation, Luxembourg's national innovation agency, in close cooperation with the Directorate of Defence of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, the catalogue offers a snapshot of a fast-growing ecosystem. It presents 109 national entities – including companies, laboratories and research centres – active in high-value areas such as cybersecurity, advanced materials, space technologies and autonomous systems.
"The current security situation in Europe and beyond calls for an unprecedented rearmament effort. To meet this challenge, we need a strong and innovative defence industry. Luxembourg has both the expertise and agility to play a meaningful role in this effort. This catalogue is tangible evidence of that potential", said Minister of Defence, Yuriko Backes.
This catalogue is a valuable resource for any organisation, in Luxembourg or abroad, seeking reliable partners in defence-related research and innovation. Mario Grotz, CEO of Luxinnovation
For the past five years, Luxinnovation has been working closely with the Luxembourg Directorate of Defence to foster the growth of a national defence community and support the development of advanced security and defence technologies.
"This catalogue is a valuable resource for any organisation, in Luxembourg or abroad, seeking reliable partners in defence-related research and innovation. It reflects the growing maturity of our ecosystem and opens the door to international collaborations that deliver concrete solutions to tomorrow's security challenges", said Mario Grotz, CEO of Luxinnovation.
The rise of this technological community reflects sustained efforts to build a solid Luxembourg Defence Technological and Industrial Base. Today, this network is a trusted partner for research, innovation and procurement programmes led by the European Union and NATO.
