NATO Defence Production Action Plan (2023)

Vilnius, Lithuania – 11–12 July 2023 (launch); subsequent implementation 2023–2024

NATO launched the DPAP to aggregate demand, enable longer‑term contracts, and stimulate industrial investment and capacity, focusing on munitions, air defence, and key enablers while improving standards and data on industrial capacity.

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Key Lines of Effort

• Multinational procurement frameworks and framework contracts.
• Supply‑chain visibility, standardization, and interoperability.
• Engagement with industry to expand capacity and reduce lead times.

Source

• NATO, “Defence Production Action Plan” (NATO topics page and Vilnius Summit materials).