Policy Report | Designing Defence Industrial Governance in a Small EU Member State: A Case Study of Ireland | Caitríona Heinl | February 2026
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The Azure Forum for Contemporary Security Strategy continues to be commissioned by the Irish Defence and Security Association (IDSA) to provide secretariat and advisory services since its establishment in 2021. The IDSA is a trade body representing the defence and security industry in Ireland with members spanning Irish SMEs, multinational corporations and research performing organisations/university departments. Alongside providing research and analytical policy support, the Azure Forum has supported the formal establishment, launch and subsequent diligent running of the organisation including on financial and board related matters; membership growth and engagement; and timely information updates to members on matters of relevance.
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