Federation of Security and Defence Industries of Latvia joins ASD, expanding European cooperation
The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has confirmed the Federation of Security and Defence Industries of Latvia (FSDI Latvia) as its newest national association member.
ASD welcomes EU White Paper on defence, calls for urgent action to boost production
The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has expressed strong support for the newly published White Paper outlining a framework for Europe’s defence strategy.
Defence industry welcomes new European Commission, urges smarter spending and regulatory reform
Europe must spend more, and we must spend better. The EU Commission has a crucial role in supporting Member States in this endeavour, says Jan Pie.
ASD Facts & Figures 2024: European aerospace and defence industries achieve record growth
The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has published its Facts & Figures 2024 report, showcasing the sector’s substantial economic impact and resilience.
Europe’s defence and aviation industries welcome supportive EU Draghi report
The Aerospace, Security, and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) has expressed approval of the latest European Union report led by Mario Draghi.
NATO’s 75th anniversary summit: European defence industry expectations
A stronger EDTIB will strengthen NATO as a whole in several ways. It will allow industry to cope better and faster with NATO needs – short, medium and long term ones.
European Defence and Security Summit highlights industry’s vital role in strengthening Europe’s security
More than 400 participants on site and several hundred viewers online gathered for the European Defence & Security Summit co-organised and -hosted by the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) and European Business Summits (EBS).
Industry welcomes EU leaders commitment to strengthening European defence capabilities
In a move aimed at bolstering the EU’s defence sector, the leaders have called for rapid progress on the […]
ASD welcomes European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP)
On March 5, the European Commission presented the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS) and the European Defence Investment Programme (EDIP).
Lithuanian Defence and Security Industry Association joins ASD as new member
The Lithuanian Defence and Security Industry Association (LDSIA) joins the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) as a new member.
ARD: high demand for defence equipment poses challenges for industry
ASD Director for Defence & Security, Burkard Schmitt was interviewed for the German public broadcasting company ARD about the challenges of the European defence industry with regards to ramping up production and deliveries to Ukraine.
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) joins ASD
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) joined the Aerospace, Security and Defense Industries Association of Europe based in Brussels.



