What is the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD)?
The AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe, ASD, represents the aeronautics, space, defence and security industries (in Europe) in all matters of common interest with the objective of promoting and supporting the competitive development of the sector. ASD pursues joint industry actions, which require to be dealt with on a European level or which concern issues of an agreed trans-national nature, and generates common industry positions. ASD has 28 member associations in 20 countries across Europe and represents over 2000 companies with a further 80 000 suppliers, many of which are Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). The industry sectors employ around 676 000 people.The ASD Secretariat is based in Brussels and has an office in Paris.
