Building on the legacy of European integration, EDN supports the development of European defence and security by connecting the next generation of leaders across national boundaries.
An integrated approach to defence and security through three core domains: Military Operations, Defence Industry, and Political Strategy.
Delivering impact through professional seminars, policy conferences, analytical research, and strategic communications initiatives with a distinctly European perspective.
Opportunites when engaging with premier European-focused youth network on defence and security
Participate in conferences, working groups and high-level seminars across Europe.
Connect with future defence leaders and find your engagement path in our common security.
Institutions, companies, think tanks, engage with us to connect with youth and provide them opportunities.
Network of European associations of retired General Officers
Award for the citizenship initiative, 2020
European Award for Citizenship, Security, Defence 2022
Co-organised of our Seminar in Tallinn, Estonia 2024
Supported our seminar in Brussels
Belgium 2025
The NewsFeed is a press review with a summary of a selection of articles and events that occurred in the past weeks. Keep track! Focus: Munich Security Conference Highlights At the 62nd Munich Security Conference, Read more…
The NewsFeed is a press review with a summary of a selection of articles and events that occurred in the past weeks. Keep track! Focus: Greenland Threats Highlight Need for Greater European Defence Autonomy Recent Read more…
We are excited to have collaborated with the EPIS Thinktank on the Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity Report 🤖🔐. The report explores the security challenges posed by AI, drawing clear parallels with the defence industry. Areas Read more…