European Defence Network

EDN – Mission & Engagement Sections

Youth engaging for European
defence and security

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.

Our Vision

Our Pillars

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.

Our Actions

Why engage with us

Opportunites when engaging with premier European-focused youth network on defence and security

Events & Publications

Participate in conferences, working groups and high-level seminars across Europe.

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Events

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Publications

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Network & Contribution

Connect with future defence leaders and find your engagement path in our common security.

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Members

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Countries

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Partnering

Institutions, companies, think tanks, engage with us to connect with youth and provide them opportunities.

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Partners

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They support us!

Overview of our partners and awards

EURODEFENSE

Partner

Network of European associations of retired General Officers

French Ministry of Armed Forces

Award

Award for the citizenship initiative, 2020

Berlin Security Conference, CiDAN, ESDA

Award

European Award for Citizenship, Security, Defence 2022

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung - European Office

Partner

Co-organised of our Seminar in Tallinn, Estonia 2024

ASD (Associaton of Aerospace, Defence & Security industries)

PARTNER

Supported our seminar in Brussels
Belgium 2025

Defence Jobs

Partner

Platform bringing together job opportunities across the European defence sector (jobs, events, and more)

Last news

Find below our last articles and news 👇

Focus: Ukraine at the Crossroads – War, Drones and the Long Road to Peace More than four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukraine enters May 2026 in a stronger military position than at the same Read more…

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NewsFeed – April 2026

Focus: Europe’s Response to the Iran-Gulf Crisis As tensions escalate in the Gulf, European involvement is shifting from diplomatic positioning to operational defence engagement – particularly in the domains of air defence and counter-drone warfare. Read more…

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EDN Publication #1 – Hybrid Warfare

🇪🇺 Hybrid Warfare in Europe – Our first publication is out! Hybrid warfare is no longer a concept. It is already shaping Europe’s security environment:• cyberattacks disrupting infrastructure• disinformation campaigns reaching millions• migration flows used Read more…

Youth engaging for European
defence and security

Our Vision

Our Pillars

Our Actions