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title: NORDSEC and EDEN strengthen Norwegian-French defence cooperation
description: NORDSEC and the French EDEN cluster have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), strengthening cooperation between the Norwegian and French defence and security industries.
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# [NORDSEC and EDEN strengthen Norwegian-French defence cooperation](https://www.nordsec-cluster.no/en/news/nordsec-and-eden-strengthen-norwegian-french-defence-cooperation)

 Written by [Lars Bugge Aarset](https://www.nordsec-cluster.no/en/news/author/lars-bugge-aarset) | Nov 9, 2026, 12:20:34 PM

**NORDSEC and the French EDEN cluster have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), strengthening cooperation between the Norwegian and French defence and security industries.**

EDEN, the European Defense Economic Network, is a French defence and security cluster established in Lyon in 2008. Today, the cluster brings together more than 280 French SMEs and mid-sized companies across six regions, supporting innovation, industrial cooperation and international growth within the defence and security sector. 

The agreement was signed in Paris during European Defence Week and establishes a framework for closer cooperation between the two clusters. The MOU covers knowledge sharing, joint projects and the development of common meeting places for companies and other actors in the defence and security sector.

For NORDSEC, the agreement represents another step towards building stronger connections between Norwegian companies and relevant industrial partners in Europe.

Senior advisor in NORDSEC, Ebbe Deraas, signed the agreement together with Jean-Luc Logel from EDEN cluster.

“It was great to finally meet Jean-Luc in person after first speaking on the phone around four years ago,” Deraas said following the signing.

The agreement is intended to make it easier for the two clusters and their members to exchange knowledge, identify opportunities for joint projects and create arenas where Norwegian and French companies can meet. More specifically the initial plan is to organize a French industry delegation to visit Norway next year, and a Norwegian return visit in 2028.

The signing took place in Paris with representatives from the Norwegian and French sides present, including ambassadors Vegard Brynildsen and Pierre-Alexandre Miguel.

Through the MOU, NORDSEC and EDEN cluster will continue developing the relationship between their respective defence and security ecosystems, with an emphasis on practical cooperation and new opportunities for their member companies.

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