The European Security Strategy endorsed by the European Council identifies the establishment of a Defence Agency as an important element towards the development of more flexible and efficient European military resources.
Euroopa Ülemkogu poolt heakskiidetud Euroopa julgeolekustrateegia kohaselt on kaitseagentuuri loomine oluline samm paindlikumate ja tõhusamate Euroopa sõjaliste vahendite arendamisel.