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Join Airbus at the Airbus Summit 2025 in Toulouse, 24–25 March, to explore innovations in sustainable aerospace.

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Explore the essential skills in demand in the European aerospace industry, from cutting-edge technical expertise to vital soft skills, and the growing demand for hybrid, cross-disciplinary abilities.

Top skills for a thriving career in aerospace

Skills For European Aerospace Industry Careers

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ASD welcomes the European Commission and the High Representative White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030, setting a framework for a new approach to defence, and announcements to mobilise additional funding for defence.

ASD statement on the White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030

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The European defence industry is seeking skilled professionals in areas like AI, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and advanced manufacturing. This overview outlines the technical, domain-specific, and soft skills in demand, offering insights for graduates and career changers looking to build a career in this innovative and impactful sector.

Skills in demand in the European defence industry

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19-20 March 2025, Lindau, Germany & Bregenz, Austria

Bodensee Aerospace Meeting 2025

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A monitoring report on the EU Clean Industry goals has been released, as ASD joined other signatories of the Antwerp Declaration urging EU leaders to take bold, decisive actions to implement the Clean Industrial Deal. ASD reiterated the call on the European Commission to take concrete steps to safeguard the aviation sector’s competitiveness with a dedicated strategy and action plan.

Antwerp Declaration Monitoring Report launched on EU Clean Industry goals

Antwerp Declaration EU Clean Industrial Deal Monitoring Report

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BAE systems is adopting a “360-degree view” by actively recruiting neurodivergent individuals to work towards closing the cyber skills gap. Article by Billie Kristiansson.

The neurodiverse advantage: plugging the cybersecurity skills gap   

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Discover how female pioneers continue to inspire the women in the fields of STEM at Thales, and how they build on this inspiration to encourage girls and women to thrive in the industry. Article by Billie Kristiansson. 

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A Bloomberg report on the annual investment gap in Europe’s defence sector quoted ASD Secretary General Jan Pie calling for long-term procurement contracts and a unified “buy European” strategy.

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European naval ships at sea symbolise Europe’s modern defence efforts, echoing ASD Secretary General Jan Pie’s call for long-term procurement contracts highlighted in a Bloomberg analysis

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ASD joins Business Europe in expressing concern over US steel and aluminium tariffs, warning of harm to transatlantic industries, supply chains, and consumers

“Trade wars have no winners”: industry statement on transatlantic tariffs

Industry statement on transatlantic tarrifs

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A Position Paper published by Eurospace this week identifies space-based capabilities as being fundamental in strengthening EU security and defence. 

Integrating space and defence for a stronger Europe

Eurospace Paper on Integrating Space and Defence

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A report by the Kiel Institute explores how increased defence spending can act as a fiscal stimulus, drive technological innovation, and enhance productivity, challenging the notion that military investment is only a financial burden on states.

Report finds defence spending can drive economic growth and innovation

Recent Report on Defence Spending and Economic Growth Innovation

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