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| 30 Sep 2026 | |
| Written by ToucanTech Support | |
| Experts Panel Polls |
A. Procurement that invites suppliers to propose technologies with military benefit, rather than meet tight specifications, would generate substantially stronger military capabilities.
B. Procurement that lets start-ups and new entrants take part would generate substantially more innovation than spending mainly with incumbent contractors.
Strong agreement on both: 27 of 35 agreed with A and 32 of 35 with B. Economists back opening defense contracting up to competition.
European Experts Panel, 9 September 2026. More...
