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21 September 2020
Defence Innovation: New Models and Procurement Implications. The French Case
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Jean-Pierre Devaux
President, Inovstra
This article describes the innovation and procurement policy of the French Ministry of Defence. It focuses on recent evolutions in defence-related innovation management as well as its reorganisation towards a greater integration of open innovation and a more user-centric approach. It addresses key issues such as the integration of open innovation in weapon system programmes, the regulation and organisation of innovation and procurement in France, the evolution of mindsets and risk acceptance, or the adjustment of innovation support mechanisms, ending with a reflection on the future European coordination…
