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Past Events

4. EDF Info Days - April 2025


👇 Key regulatory take-aways :

📌 Award criteria : New cross-border cooperation

The idea behind the European Defence Fund initiative is to really foster intra-EU cooperation but in practice, you will need to obtain licenses to do so !

➡️ The EU prepared a short tutorial regarding Intra-EU transfers : https://lnkd.in/enxbAGUi

📩  If you still have questions on the topic, please reach out to us - our experts are here to guide you through Directive 2009/43 and assess if you can benefit from any exemption or general transfer license based on your national laws.

📌 Eligibility criteria: Results not controlled  

Speakers raised attention to these two risks :

➡️ « Third-country export rules apply and can contaminate the results »

➡️ Past applications had a lower score because the "technological non-dependency was not sufficiently demonstrated"

📩  If you need help on documenting this aspect, please reach out to us - our experts are here to guide you through export control regulations and assess with you if you fall under U.S. ITAR extra-territorial scope for instance.

📌 Proposal submission : Ethics Self-Assessment

➡️ The EU published a guide : https://lnkd.in/dc26eYW8

➡️ It is the sole responsibility of the participants to ensure that they hold and document the necessary licences (e.g. under Directive 2009/43/EC and Council Common Position 2008/944/FFSP)

➡️ « The development of lethal autonomous weapons without the possibility of meaningful human control over selection and engagement decisions when carrying out strikes against humans are prohibited »

📩 If you need help on these aspects, please reach out to us - our experts are here to guide you through export control regulations.

3. DefenseWise Launch Event & Round table on the topic of semi-finished and specially designed


A huge Thank You ! 🌟🎉


Yesterday marked a significant milestone for DefenseWise as we celebrated the launch of our company with an event dedicated to the defense, dual-use, and civil weapons industries!


A special thanks to our panel of experts, to all participants and to the staff of BluePoint Liège, who contributed to making this event a success! 🤝


🎯 But what was the event about ?

🔹 Discussing the current geopolitical dynamics and EU initiatives to bolster EU defense capabilities,

🔹 Providing key legal insights on 3 regulatory topics : essential parts, semi-finished parts and specially-designed components,

🔹 Bringing together industry leaders, institutions, as well as compliance and customs experts to discuss these topics from a legal, strategic, political, technical, and operational perspectives.

👇 A few reminders of the key takeaways:


🌍 The EU is multiplying initiatives to bolster European defense and autonomy (Strategy Compass, EDIS, EDIP, ReArm Europe Plan, White Paper, SAFE proposal etc.).

⚙️ Interchangeability, interoperability, standardisation and common procurement are now the keys to the upcoming defense ecosystem.


⚖️ The concept of essential parts of firearms is defined differently under the EU, U.S. and CIP frameworks.

📊 The CIP is welcoming two new Member States : Serbia & Portugal.


⚖️ The concept of semi-finished parts is the focus of a recent recast of EU Regulation 258/2012 relating to civil firearms. However, the concept of unfinished products is also found in the military and dual-use regulatory frameworks. Thus, it is important not to neglect semi-finished items in your internal compliance processes !

📊 Have a clear overview of your flows from a regulatory & customs perspective and explore customs certification opportunities (RTC/AEO).


⚖️  The concept of specially designed components is crucial to understand the classification of your products - while the U.S adopted a really detailed approach, there is no definition at the EU level except for French guidelines - let's hope the EU Defence Omnibus will solve this weakness !

⚙️ Why not updating the "catch & release" U.S. aproach to new technologies ?

📊 When you develop a product, adopt a "regulatory-by-design" approach.


2. General Assembly - SNAFAM - March 2025​


We are truly honored to have participated in the General Assembly of SNAFAM – the National Professional Union of the Armory Sector – and to have had the opportunity to engage with its members on this occasion.

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📍A highly informative event, highlighted by essential discussions on the sector's regulatory framework, brilliantly led by Bertille Seive and Yvan Pham.

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🎯🏔️ The day continued with a visit to the National Center for Nordic Skiing and Mid-Mountain Activities, followed by an introduction to biathlon under their expert guidance – a truly captivating experience that won us over completely!

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👏 A huge thank you once again for this moment of conviviality, these valuable exchanges on key industry topics, and this unforgettable experience!

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1. Enforce Tac - February 2025​

We are excited to confirm our presence as speakers at Enforce Tac, a leading event for professionals of the defense, law enforcement, and security sectors, taking place in Nuremberg (Germany) from February 25th to 27th.

Don't miss our presentation on Tuesday 25.02.25 at 5pm on the topic of : 

"Less Lethal & Innovation - Ensuring Market Readiness Through Compliance"

In the fast moving field of less lethal solutions, innovation but also regulatory compliance remain decisive factors for success. This presentation summarizes the critical strategic and legal considerations the law enforcement industry must address when developing such solutions.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into essential compliance checkpoints to facilitate market entry and long-term success, ranging from technology transfers and complex product classifications to licensing requirements and the challenges posed by product definitions.

🗓️Join Fabio FERRETTI and Charlotte VILLATTE on February 25th - Hall 10.0, Stand 10.0-549 for an informative session on ensuring optimal market readiness through innovation and regulatory compliance.