Defence, maritime safety & security
Improving the performance and competitiveness of our defence, maritime safety and security offerings is vital in responding to a key strategic issue: developing a sustainable blue economy. This strategic action area encompasses the necessary resources, products and services to monitor, prevent, plan and take action in maritime settings including the air, ocean surface, seabed and infrastructure, both in the hinterland and offshore. It covers:
- All the necessary resources, products and services to monitor,prevent, plan and take action, at sea and onshore:
- Defending States’ interests and sovereign rights and ensuring maritime defence of their territory
- Combating illicit and malicious acts
- Reducing risk and enhancing environmental protection
- Maintaining public order and monitoring fishing
- Ensuring the safety and security of personnel and property
- Providing maritime cybersecurity
Main Issues
- Optimise the use of maritime data and ensure information superiority
- Automate while prioritising the human factor: working together to explore, use and protect the ocean better
- Improve maritime security and monitoring
- Améliorer la sécurité et la résilience en mer ainsi que la sécurité environnementale
- Improve both safety and resilience at sea and environmental safety
