In its Communication of 30 November 2016 on a European Defence Action Plan, the Commission committed itself to complementing, leveraging and consolidating collaborative efforts by Member States in developing defence capabilities to respond to security challenges, as well as to fostering a competitive, innovative and efficient defence industry throughout the Union.
Sa teachtaireacht uaidh an 30 Samhain 2016 maidir le Plean Gníomhaíochta Eorpach um Chosaint, gheall an Coimisiún go ndéanfadh sé comhlánú, giaráil agus comhdhlúthú ar iarrachtaí comhoibríocha na mBallstát cumais chosanta a fhorbairt chun freagairt do dhúshláin slándála, agus go ndéanfaidh sé chomh maith leis sin tionscal cosanta atá iomaíoch, nuálach agus éifeachtúil a chothú ar fud an Aontais.