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Core Points - The European Council announced an agreement between EU member state representatives and the European Parliament on the implementation of the "European Defence Industrial Plan" [1] - This plan is seen as a significant step towards the EU's goal of being "defence-ready by 2030" [1] - The plan will receive an initial funding of €1.5 billion from 2025 to 2027 to enhance defence production capabilities, joint procurement of military equipment, and development of supply chains [1] Summary by Sections Agreement and Funding - The "European Defence Industrial Plan" establishes a legal framework for investment and joint procurement in the defence sector within the EU [1] - The initial funding of €1.5 billion is aimed at expanding defence production capabilities and supporting joint procurement efforts [1] Procurement Restrictions - To ensure that the primary beneficiaries are EU-based companies, the agreement restricts the procurement of components from countries like the United States to a very limited scope [1] - This is intended to reduce the EU's reliance on external sources for military equipment [1] Current Military Equipment Dependency - Currently, over 60% of the EU's military equipment and systems are sourced from outside the EU, primarily from the United States [1] - The EU aims to reduce this dependency to 45% [1]