Insights & early warnings for industry
Empowering industry with critical insights and early warnings
Acting as an "early warning system", ASD identifies emerging issues and opportunities, equipping companies to mitigate risks and capitalise on new prospects.
Early warnings
ASD identifies emerging risks and opportunities, helping companies stay proactive and resilient
Knowledge hub
ASD fosters industry-wide information sharing and best practices, keeping members informed and prepared.
Innovation network
With active participation in EU initiatives, ASD shares expertise that shapes sustainable growth and advancement.
"ASD is an essential platform for information sharing"
David Luengo, Head of Indra's Brussels Office, Chairman of the ASD Security Business Unit
"ASD is an essential platform, dealing with core businesses of my company Indra. It's useful for three things: information sharing, intelligence production on all kind of events and people in Brussels, and the elaboration of common positions with regards to the policymaking of European institutions.
In this context, Indra has always been willing to be an active and contributing member of the ecosystem, engaging with our peers in ASD, fostering consensus and engaging with the rest of stakeholders promoting a shared stance among us."
ASD delivers significant value to the industry by serving as a central hub for information sharing and knowledge building, helping companies stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights, best practices, and regulatory updates. Through these efforts, ASD not only empowers its members but strengthens the entire ecosystem, driving sustainable growth and technological advancement. With many members actively participating in EU-funded initiatives like the European Defence Fund (EDF), Clean Aviation, and SESAR, ASD facilitates the sharing of valuable expertise and insights that shape the future of the industry.
Stories
Stories showcasing the experiences of innovative companies in the aerospace and defence sectors 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.
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
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
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.
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:
