Definitions
Article 3
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply: (1) ‘defence product’ means goods, services and works that fall within the scope of Directive 2009/81/EC, as set out in Article 2 thereof; (2) ‘EEA EFTA State’ means a Member of the European Free Trade Association which is a member of the European Economic Area; (3) ‘ERA Loans’ means eligible bilateral loans and the Union’s macro-financial assistance loan pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/2773; (4) ‘Non-Participating Member State’ means a Member State which does not participate in the enhanced cooperation established by Decision (EU) 2026/258; (5) ‘Participating Member State’ means a Member State which participates in the enhanced cooperation established by Decision (EU) 2026/258; (6) ‘other products for defence purposes’ means any good, service and work other than those falling within the scope of Directive 2009/81/EC, as set out in Article 2 thereof, which are necessary for or aimed at defence purposes.