idD Portugal Group
idD Portugal Defence aims to be recognised as a benchmark in industrial support to the Military Branches. Its action combines the management of the shareholdings held by the Portuguese State in Defence companies with industrial activity in the field of ammunition and with the promotion of a competitive, technologically advanced national Defence industry, with qualified resources to support the Portuguese Armed Forces.
Areas of activity. An integrated vision.
From the management of State holdings and the demilitarisation of energetic materials to the cooperation between industry and the Armed Forces.
Holding
idD Portugal Defence manages the shares that the Portuguese State holds in Defence companies, a group of multi-domain entities.
It promotes a coherent and integrated management of these shares, contributing to a more competitive Defence economy.
Demilitarisation
idD develops its techniques, capabilities and human resources under the strictest European environmental, safety and quality standards.
The result is a complete, competitive and effective service in the handling and disposal of energetic materials.
Defence Industry
idD brings the Portuguese Defence industry and the Portuguese Armed Forces closer together, and helps companies grow internationally.
- A Defence industry that supports the Armed Forces' needs in production and technological development
- Supporting the development of the Portuguese Defence industry
- Helping the Portuguese Defence industry in its internationalisation
The numbers behind Portuguese Defence
Companies, universities and R&D centres working across the full life cycle of defence systems, from design to support, and integrated in global supply chains.
The European Defence Industry in a New Geopolitical Era
Coordinated and published by Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (UFV), the study analyses the European Defence industry in the current geopolitical context and includes a chapter on the Portuguese Defence industry, written by idD Portugal Defence.Document available in Portuguese only.
View hereLicensing for military goods and technologies
Under Law No. 49/2009 of 5 August, economic operators wishing to trade in and/or manufacture military goods and technologies and Defence-related products must be licensed by the Minister of National Defence.Content available in Portuguese only.
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Estrada da Luz nº 153
1600-153 Lisbon, Portugal