The European Security Strategy, endorsed by the European Council on 12 December 2003, 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 12. detsembril 2003 heakskiidetud Euroopa julgeolekustrateegia kohaselt on kaitseagentuuri loomine oluline samm paindlikumate ja tõhusamate Euroopa kaitseressursside arendamisel.