ASD statement on the outcomes of the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum, Ankara, 7 July: "The defence industry is a military capability in itself – wars are won in labs and factories as much as on the battlefield." Full statement: www.asd-europe.org/news-media/n...

We're hiring! ASD is looking for a Civil Aviation Manager to join our Brussels team, with a particular focus on airworthiness. www.asd-europe.org/about-asd/jo...

ASD Connect's new EDIP matchmaking tool is live! Flag the calls you are targeting, set out your capabilities, and find consortium partners across 1,500+ European and Ukrainian defence companies. Find your partners: asd-connect.org #EDIP #EuropeanDefence

Day 1 of the European Defence & Security Summit 2026 in Brussels: Europe has the strategies, the funding is moving – now comes delivery. ASD's Camille Grand opened proceedings and joined Commissioner Kubilius on Europe's defence decision chain. Summit continues tomorrow. ebsummits.eu/our-summits/...

ASD has signed a joint open letter to the European Commission, alongside Destination 2050 partners, calling for an EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) revision that supports aviation's path to net-zero without undermining its competitiveness. bit.ly/4vzfHk4

ASD is delighted to welcome LuxDefence as a new member! Created in 2025, LuxDefence brings together more than 110 Luxembourg-based companies and research actors across defence, security and dual-use technologies – 70% of them SMEs. bit.ly/LuxDefence

Thank you to everyone who made ASD Convention 2026 in Lisbon such a gathering! Huge thanks go to our sponsors for their support: Tekever, Quantum Systems, Critical Software, Embraer Portugal, Euronext ELITE, Kreab Portugal, Avio Aero, Embassy of Canada to Portugal, Câmara Municipal de Oeiras.

Kreab Worldwide and Kreab Portugal are Gold Sponsors of the ASD Convention 2026, kicking off this morning. Kreab advises corporations, governments, and organisations on solving complex communications challenges. www.b2match.com/e/asd-lisbon...

Embraer Portugal is a Gold Sponsor of the ASD Convention happening today. Embraer is a global aerospace company with a growing footprint in Europe, including its recently established Embraer Defence Europe subsidiary in Lisbon. www.b2match.com/e/asd-lisbon...

Euronext and ELITE are Gold Sponsors of the ASD Rita Albuquerque, Listing Director Portugal and Federico Cislaghi, Strategy & Business Development Manager will present on funding and financing opportunities available to aerospace and defence SMEs. www.b2match.com/e/asd-lisbon...

Lisbon set the tone last night – SME leaders, prime contractors, institutional voices and financial actors came together for a strong opening to ASD Convention 2026. www.b2match.com/e/asd-lisbon...

Critical Software is the Exclusive Lanyard Sponsor of the ASD Convention 2026. For over 25 years, Critical Software has been building software and systems for safety-, mission- and business-critical applications across the world's most demanding industries. www.b2match.com/e/asd-lisbon...

We are proud to welcome Quantum Systems as a Knowledge Partner for the ASD Convention 2026. At the Convention, Markus Staudt, Director of Sales at Quantum Systems, will join the panel “Buy European, Build Together – Enhancing Europe's Technological Sovereignty”. www.b2match.com/e/asd-lisbon...

We are proud to welcome TEKEVER as a Platinum Sponsor of the ASD Convention 2026. At the Convention, Pedro Petiz, Director of Strategic Development at Tekever, will join the panel "From Start-up to Strategic Partner – SME Best Practices and Supply Chain Expectations". www.b2match.com/e/asd-lisbon...

The EDIP work programme has been published. If you want to understand what it means for your organisation, join this walk through by ASD – in cooperation with DG DEFIS – on 21 April and understand how to participate, and ask questions in a live Q&A segment bit.ly/4vrA4QO

Taking place 27–28 April in Lisbon, and co-hosted with AED Cluster Portugal, the Convention includes a structured track built around the challenges aerospace and defence SMEs face every day. www.b2match.com/e/asd-lisbon...

ASD Convention 2026 in Lisbon (27–28 April) puts SMEs at the centre, with a dedicated programme on funding, financing and the journey from start‑up to strategic partner, plus direct exchanges with EDF, EIC Accelerator, EIF, banks and NATO DIANA. www.b2match.com/e/asd-lisbon...

ASD is looking for a Defence & Security Manager at a crucial time for Europe. Work on EU & NATO initiatives impacting Europe's defence and security industry, contribute to the development of common industry positions, establish and maintain contacts with stakeholders. bit.ly/4rJypnl

Are you ready to shape the future of European civil aviation and ensure the highest standards of safety across the continent and beyond? We are looking for a Senior Airworthiness Manager to join our international team in Brussels. bit.ly/4rvRyJj

The STE Forum 2026 starts today at 14:00 CET! ​Join experts from across Europe, Australia, and beyond as we mark 40 years of Simplified Technical English with sessions on safety, AI, terminology, training, and real-world industry adoption. Joining link & more info: bit.ly/4kFB5zz

With EU leaders discussing Europe's competitiveness this week, one of Europe's last globally leading high-tech industries is at stake: civil aeronautics. ASD has put forward a concrete roadmap for action. Europe cannot afford complacency. bit.ly/400rF8n

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has radically changed the fundamentals of European security. Non-military security must be recognised as an indispensable complement to defence, providing an essential contribution to Europe's resilience. bit.ly/4afy2JD

We're hiring! ASD is seeking a highly motivated Parliamentary Affairs Manager to support our association's engagement with the European Parliament on key aviation, security and defence policy files. Find out more: bit.ly/4tfRf6T

Net zero aviation by 2050 is still within reach, but the next five years will be decisive. Progress is happening, but faster action and stronger collaboration are needed to stay on track. The latest Waypoint 2050 report from the Air Transport Action Group shows what must happen next. bit.ly/4qiKlen

ASD has welcomed the conclusion of the EU–India Free Trade Agreement negotiations, in line with the broader European business community’s support for stronger trade ties. bit.ly/4rksHYm

17 February 2026 (14:00 – 16:30 CET), join the STE Forum 2026 – an online event dedicated to ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English, bringing together language, safety and real-world implementation experience across industries. www.asd-europe.org/news-media/n...

Yesterday, ASD’s newly created Sustainability Commission held its inaugural meeting, bringing together senior sustainability experts from across Europe’s aerospace, security and defence ecosystem.

We are pleased to welcome two new members to ASD: Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and WB Group. CSG (Prague) is an industrial and technology group active across defence, security and aerospace. WB Group is Poland’s largest private defence industry group. bit.ly/3LG1fFn

The afternoon's sessions on defence readiness began with a keynote speach by @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu We continue live with the final panel "Digital defence readiness: fasttracking Europe’s technological edge" at 15:40 CET. youtube.com/live/PG9qhgd...

Historic moment in Brussels: ASD President Micael Johansson formally hands over ASD's "A European Industrial Strategy for Civil Aeronautics" to Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas. bit.ly/3Xu2dag

🔴 LIVE now from the ASD Brussels Conference youtube.com/live/PG9qhgd...

Good morning from the ASD Annual Press Conference in Brussels where we’ve launched the 2025 Facts & Figures - highlighting key data in Europe's aerospace, security and defence industries Find out more: bit.ly/4rr9ogZ

Tomorrow, we’re looking forward to welcoming industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to Brussels for a pivotal day of dialogue on Europe's future. 🔴 10:00–16:45 CET – ASD Brussels Conference – watch live – link available on ASD social media channels & website from 10:00 CET.

Europe’s helicopters are lifelines in moments of crisis. On 10 December at the European Parliament, join the Sky and Space Intergroup for “Responding to emergencies: why European helicopter capability matters.” bit.ly/4prST2A @grudlerch.bsky.social

SMEs are the backbone of Europe's aerospace, defence and security ecosystem – and a new note published by the ASD SME Council makes clear just how vital their contribution is to the continent's strategic autonomy, industrial resilience and global competitiveness. Read more ➡️https://bit.ly/4owqcRU

The @ec.europa.eu European Commission today published the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) – ASD and DESTINATION 2050 partners say it's an important step forward, but significant gaps remain in accelerating Europe's aviation decarbonisation. lnkd.in/eRJXM2w4

At the ASD Brussels Conference, we’re tackling the defining challenges of our time – building a resilient civil aeronautics sector, advancing the Digital European Sky through SESAR; and getting Europe ready to defend itself. Attendance is free. Register here → bit.ly/3JcOaCt

Interviewed after his speech at the opening of the 5th European Defence and Security Conference earlier this month, ASD Secretary General @camillegrand.bsky.social talks about the major challenges facing Europe’s security and defence sector today.

ASD Connect has already welcomed over 345 registered companies to Europe’s trusted aerospace and defence marketplace. If you’re ready to raise your profile, connect with verified partners, & streamline opportunity discovery, now is the perfect time to join. Join the network ➡️ asd-connect.org

ASD supports the objective of European defence readiness by 2030. The Joint communication of the European Commission and HR/VP developing a plan that translates readiness objectives into concrete milestones, with timelines and indicators, reflects the urgency of the task ahead. bit.ly/4hfYXs5

Join us! Help shape media engagement for Europe’s aerospace, security and defence industries with ASD’s international team in Brussels; Apply by 5 October 2025. bit.ly/4gtpL7D

ASD welcomes clear and resolute messages delivered by Commission President von der Leyen in her 2025 State of the Union address, reflecting the urgency of the moment. Europe’s aerospace, security and defence industrial ecosystem has a pivotal role to play. bit.ly/4na5wOX

ASD is looking for a Senior Environment Manager to lead on environmental policy, coordinate common industry positions, and represent the association in high‑level dialogues with policymakers and stakeholders. Find out more & apply today! bit.ly/4mSPBo1

ASD welcomes @camillegrand.bsky.social as Secretary General - bringing NATO, ECFR and think‑tank experience with a focus on turning strategy into delivery for Europe’s aerospace, security and defence industries. bit.ly/3HDVmXz

Cloud computing is a strategic asset, underpinning secure data sharing, AI-driven systems, cross-border collaboration, and mission-critical operations. What needs to happen to safeguard Europe's digital sovereignty? Read ASD's position paper bit.ly/453dXnd

The European aviation sector issues an urgent call to accelerate policy action on Sustainable Aviation Fuels. This call to action was handed over today to @apostolostzi.bsky.social Apostolos Tzitzikostas, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. bit.ly/4lWaIov

Europe's strategic future depends on decisive action today. Read ASD's latest position paper on the European aerospace, security and defence industrial ecosystem in the post-2027 EU Multiannual Financial Framework. bit.ly/40WCeKv

ASD held the inaugural meeting of its Working Group on Ukraine, an initiative to strengthen cooperation between European and Ukrainian defence industries, following the Memorandum of Understanding signed between ASD and Ukraine's Ministry of Strategic Industries in May 2025. bit.ly/3UbbjH7

In a new op-ed published today in @euronews.com, ASD President Micael Johansson (CEO of Saab) and Secretary General Jan Pie argue that Europe is at a crossroads and must turn ambition into collective action. bit.ly/4nnAEet

Join our team in Brussels! ASD is looking for a proactive Economics & Trade Policy Manager to work at the intersection of policy, industry, and innovation. www.asd-europe.org/about-asd/jo...