The first three projects, which began on 1 April, are already addressing issues such as critical raw materials, textiles, and eco-friendly management. The project hopes to create a recycling system that safely uses secondary materials in defence, while also helping the EU rely less on raw materials from beyond the bloc. LabCEED – Testing spare parts on the moveThe second project, Laboratory for Circular Economy in European Defence Industry (LabCEED), is designing a mobile laboratory that can be deployed where it is needed. It will include analytical instruments and instructions, allowing teams to check and qualify spare parts produced on-site using 3D printing. This approach reduces dependence on central supply chains and helps ensure that spare parts can be used safely and effectively during missions.