About us

The AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe, ASD, represents the aeronautics, space, defence and security industries in Europe in all matters of common interest with the objective of promoting and supporting the competitive development of the sector. ASD pursues joint industry actions which require to be dealt with on a European level or which concern issues of an agreed transnational nature, and generates common industry positions.

ASD has 28 member associations in 20 countries across Europe and represents over 2000 companies with a further 80 000 suppliers, many of which are SMEs. The industry sectors employ around 676.000 people, with a turnover of over €137 billion.

The President and the Chairman of the Council of ASD for 2009-2010 is Mr PierFrancesco Guarguaglini,  Chairman and CEO of  Finmeccanica.

The Secretary General of ASD is Mr François Gayet.

The ASD Secretariat is based in Brussels with an Office in Paris.

 
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