The Fund would not replace national efforts in this regard and should act as an incentive for Member States to cooperate and invest more in defence.
Ní thógfadh an Ciste sin áit na n-iarrachtaí náisiúnta i dtaca leis sin ach ba cheart go mbeadh sé ina dhreasacht do na Ballstáit oibriú i gcomhar le chéile agus níos mó a infheistiú sa chosaint.