Securing Europe’s defence supply chains requires more than policy — it demands industry leadership, technical innovation, and bold investment. This session will convene industry experts to discuss the practical challenges of building secure, diversified critical raw materials value chains across extraction, processing, and recycling. The panel will explore the technological barriers, infrastructure gaps, and financing needs that must be addressed to enhance Europe’s resource independence and resilience. From circularity strategies to next-generation processing technologies, this discussion will showcase industry-driven solutions for a secure and efficient defence supply chain.