Featured this month: European Defence & Security Summit
Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD)
ASD is the voice of European Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries.
European Defence & Security Summit 2024
The European Defence & Security Summit, co-hosted by ASD and European Business Summits, will bring together key leaders from national governments, EU institutions, industry, NATO, and the armed forces at a critical time for Europe’s defence and security. The 2024 edition of the Summit will focus on the defence industrial dimension of European security, looking at how Europe can meet the security and defence challenges of today and tomorrow.
High-level speakers include Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; Kaja Kallas, Prime Minister of Estonia; Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market; Belgian Minister of Defence, Ludivine Dedonder; the President and CEO of AIA, Eric Fanning; Nathalie Loiseau, Chair of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence, European Parliament; the Ukraine Minister for Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin.
The event will be livestreamed from 08.55 am on Wednesday, 17 April 2024.
See the full programme and watch online
ASD on European defence challenges
On 21-22 March, EU Heads of State and Government convened in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine and the defence and security challenges facing Europe. ASD welcomed the statements by EU leaders committing to strengthen the EU's Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB) as being crucial in bolstering European defence preparedness.
ASD Secretary General Jan Pie said:
“We welcome that the EU Heads of State and Government unanimously confirmed the commitment to strengthening European security and defence capabilities.
We are pleased to see that in the conclusions, many of the industry’s concerns have been addressed such as better access to public and private finance, incentives for joint development, procurement and investment, better predictability for defence companies through long-term contracts, a more supportive regulatory environment and reliable supply chains.”
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ASD presents S-Series and Simplified Technical English in Tokyo
Earlier this week, ASD was honoured to present the S-Series Suite of Integrated Product Support specifications to Japanese industry and Ministry of Defence representatives.
ASD is committed to supporting the innovation and competitiveness in our industry, and one of the ways we do this is by developing and promoting the concept of Integrated Product Support (IPS). IPS is an approach to managing the lifecycle of a product, from its design and development through its use and disposal; and the S-Series Specifications is a cornerstone of ASD's commitment to advancing Integrated Product Support practice globally.
ASD welcomes new SME Counsellor
ASD has appointed Andrea Barbagelata , former senior-level Leonardo manager as SME Counsellor. Andrea’s appointment will boost ASD’s capacity to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies within the European aerospace, security, and defence ecosystem.
ASD is dedicated to supporting and giving a voice to SMEs and mid-cap companies - which are so essential to the sector's growth and resilience - through targeted programmes, collaborative platforms, and strategic advocacy.
S1000D & IPS User Forum 2024
23-26 September 2024. Brussels. The S1000D & IPS User Forum is a four-day long event that serves as a global platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation in Integrated Product Support (IPS) and related areas.
The forum will feature insightful discussions, tutorial sessions, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities, with a focus on advancing IPS capabilities and enhancing asset availability across the aerospace and defence industries. The call for abstracts is open until 31 May 2024.