This conference, the latest in Chatham House's Annual Security and Defence Conference Series, will examine the role of research, technology and acquisition within European defence and security relationships.

Looking at current trends in spending and acquisition processes globally, this conference will assess whether there is a 'European' model, and how existing models might be adapted to serve European security and defence objectives. It will explore and suggest how R&D and R&T can be used more effectively by European governments and industry to deliver equipment projects and military effect at a time when national investment in defence spending and new acquisitions is likely to decrease.

Speakers from governments in the UK, EU and further afield, military practitioners and industry specialists will discuss the future of R&T and R&D in supporting cooperation in defence and security and the necessity of keeping pace with emerging markets and industries.