Informing EU policies & regulations
Accelerating time to market and competitiveness by streamlined EU regulations
ASD actively engages with EU institutions and agencies to shape effective policies and regulations for the aerospace and defence industry.
ASD's ongoing advocacy with EU bodies addresses the unique challenges faced by the aerospace and defence sectors. This vital work shapes policies, regulations and funding initiatives that support the strategic needs of our members, enabling companies to leverage emerging opportunities and navigate complex regulatory landscapes effectively.
Technical expertise for EU policy
ASD provides valuable technical input to EU institutions on policies, projects, and regulations affecting the aerospace and defence industry.
Ensuring regulatory balance
ASD pushes for streamlined policies that reduce regulatory burdens, including advocating for industry-specific exemptions from restrictions like REACH
Collaborating with EASA on rulemaking
By working with EASA on certification and rulemaking, ASD ensures that aviation regulations are both practical and effective for the industry
Protecting defence interests in EU policies
ASD works to ensure that cross-sectoral initiatives, like sustainability criteria, do not unfairly disadvantage defence companies or hinder defence programmes.
The EU has become a main industry policy driver also in the defence sector. This is why ASD as a European association is absolutely key when it comes to contributing to the further development of the European defence industrial and technological base.
"ASD played an important part in making this happen"
Henrik Petersson, Sherpa & Senior Advisor to the CEO of the Saab Group, and Vice Chair to the Defence Business Unit:
"For many years we pleaded for the importance of the defence sector and the urgent needs we saw. However, there was little to no interest and certainly no sense of urgency. By staying engaged and persistent, combined with the changed geopolitical situation, we have now a very different situation. So, we, as ASD, have been very successful in advocating for our raison d'être and getting acceptance for it, this a major shift.
To underline the importance of defence, we now have a dedicated EU Commissioner and defence is a top priority for the incoming Commission. I would like to think that ASD played an important part in making this happen."
Stories
DefSecIntel's new frontiers with the EDFEstonia's DefSecIntel exemplifies the adaptability and innovation needed to meet Europe’s defence challenges through collaboration, speed, and resilience.
Navigating Europe’s defence landscape: SKA Polska’s journey with the EDFSKA Polska, founded in 2003, evolved from optics and simulations to cutting-edge defence solutions through key collaborations, including with ASD
Cranfield Aerospace: innovation, SMEs and the path to net-zero aviationCranfield Aerospace Solutions aims to develop the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger aircraft, navigating the complexities of certification and funding to advance green aviation technology
Hiraiwa: a startup perspective on European defenceHiraiwa, a Belgian startup specialising in ultra-portable, tactical defence systems designed for front-line deployment, identifies several key challenges facing new entrants in the European defence market:
S-Series specifications enhance support for Italy's U212 NFS submarineThe implementation of S1000D and S-Series specifications in the U212 NFS submarine programme and the benefits for in-service support and lifecycle management.
