ASD represents the Aeronautics, Space, Security and Defence industries in Europe. These industries, in turn, generate a turnover of approximately 163 billion euros, employ some 700,000 people and encompass over 2,000 companies and 80,000 suppliers, many of which are SMEs.

The essence of the Association is to provide a single platform for the development of joint positions for the industries it represent. Adept at spreading the word regarding new policies and possible legislative development, ASD raises awareness and promotes the values and positions of its members to all EU institutions.

Regarded as a committed partner to EU policy makers and in facilitating dialogue, ASD interacts daily with EU institutions, international organizations, a host of stakeholders and the international media.

Located in the heart of Brussels, the ASD today counts 28 member associations in 20 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden Switzerland, Turkey and the UK.