Why European sovereignty in electronics is critical for defence
We spoke with electronics manufacturer Cicor about why European sovereignty in electronics has become essential for defence capability and operational readiness.
Cicor Head of Strategic Growth, Pierre Michard, explains the effect of European government and defence primes’ demands for sovereign solutions in electronics.
He explains how:
- Modern defence systems have electronics at their heart, making supply chain sovereignty critical as geopolitical risks rise
- Cicor's pan-European footprint, including recent acquisitions in France and Spain with ITAR and NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defence Contractors Accreditation Program) approval, enables primes to source across friendly NATO and EU territories
- Dual-sourcing capabilities ensure continuous production even during scaling bottlenecks in a rapidly ramping defence market