The report presents the findings of a participatory technology foresight exercise that listed 46 emerging and disruptive technologies relevant for space, defence, and related civil industries, which are of strategic importance for the European Union (EU).

Throughout the process, participants focused on four future critical technologies that deserve particular attention:

1. Quantum communications and cryptography; 
2. Space platform; 
3. Integrated photonics; 
4. Nuclear micro-reactors. 

These future critical technologies bear a high level of impact and a high probability of future EU dependency on others. For each one, the report includes a series of recommendations to address risks, challenges and future dependencies.

Beyond the listing and analysis of key technologies, the authors summarised 10 clusters of topics related to technology development and adoption. These insights can support further research and policy developments.