Article 3 — Definitions

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.