External Affairs Commission
The purpose of the External Affairs Commission (EAC) is to oversee and enhance ASD's engagement with external stakeholders, including policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.
The EAC coordinates and promotes ASD's positions and priorities on key issues affecting the aerospace and defence sectors. By fostering strategic relationships and facilitating dialogue, the committee works to ensure that the interests of the industry are effectively communicated and addressed in relevant discussions and initiatives.
ASD Policy Recommendations 2024-29With the EU elections slated for June, determining the composition of the European Parliament for the next five years, and the new European Commission expected to commence its term in the last quarter of 2024, Europe stands at a critical juncture as it is...
ASD statement on Mario Draghi’s competitiveness reportWe are pleased to note that the overall approach of the report is heading in the right direction and that many of the perspectives expressed by our industry over the past years – an industry of strategic importance for Europe – appear to have been conside...
Synergies between civil, defence and space industriesASD supports the EU Action Plan on Synergies for defence and security, and proposes a stage-gate approach and a systematic creation of synergies by design
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