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 […]

March 24, 2024

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).

March 5, 2024

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.

March 1, 2024

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.

February 23, 2024

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) joins ASD

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) joined the Aerospace, Security and Defense Industries Association of Europe based in Brussels.

December 4, 2023

ASD: positive trend for the European aeronautics, space and defence industries

  The report – based upon analysis provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence – demonstrates that the European aerospace and […]

November 30, 2023

ASD welcomes EU defence ministers’ joint statement on access to finance for the European defence industry

EU Defence Ministers endorsed a Joint Statement on strengthening the EDTIB’s access to finance and its ability to contribute to peace, stability, and sustainability in Europe.

November 14, 2023

Ukrainian company Antonov becomes a member of ASD

The Antonov Company has been granted individual membership in the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD).

October 9, 2023

Europe needs a stronger defence industrial base, says ASD [INTERVIEW]

"The European defence industry is still very competitive today which is validated by the high level of exports. At the same time, this competitiveness is based on investments made in the past," says Jan Pie, Secretary General of ASD.

July 9, 2023

ASD: new report demonstrates European aerospace and defence industries’ significant contribution to European economy

The Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) today presented the first Economic Impact Report on the wider economic footprint of the European Aerospace and Defence Industries.

November 29, 2022