Geopolitical tensions, technological innovation and a constantly changing regulatory environment make the aerospace & defence sector one of the most dynamic of our time.
While geopolitical developments are leading to a significant increase in international defence budgets and driving substantial growth in the defence industry, the pressure to innovate and the pursuit of space autonomy are propelling the space industry forward. At the same time, record passenger numbers and sustained demand for new aircraft are propelling strong growth in commercial aviation. The aerospace and defence industries offer vast development potential — but also face significant challenges.
In the Aerospace & Defence Bulletin by Taylor Wessing, we address key legal and regulatory challenges shaping the sector and impacting businesses across industries. We track market trends, explore future developments, and provide insights through the combined legal expertise, industry knowledge, and technical understanding of our specialised legal advisors.
For over two decades, Taylor Wessing has been advising government institutions, investors, and companies — from innovative start-ups to globally operating corporations — on complex projects and transactions in the aerospace and defence sector. Our international Aerospace & Defence team is well-versed in the sector’s regulatory risks, anticipates market developments early, and guides companies safely through national and international regulatory frameworks.
In this series
Aerospace & Defence Bulletin
China’s Expanded Export Controls on Rare Earths – What European Companies Need to Know
9 October 2025
Production switch to armaments – what approvals and measures are required?
8 September 2025
Carve-outs in the Aerospace & Defence Sector (Part III)
24 July 2025
by Multiple authors
Carve-outs in the Aerospace & Defence Sector (Part II)
17 July 2025
by Multiple authors
Carve-outs in the Aerospace & Defence Sector (Part I)
9 July 2025
by Multiple authors
The funding revolution for defence tech companies
Paul Thorpe, Adrian Toutoungi and Harry Ruffell look at VC and other funding of defence tech in Europe.
9 July 2025
by Multiple authors
Recruitment for the new era (Part I): Avoiding criminal law risks when using external experts
8 July 2025
Navigating the UK defence market: routes to market, regulatory framework and strategic considerations
8 July 2025
by Multiple authors
Boosting defence innovation: UK government consolidates efforts under UKDI
7 July 2025
The EU Space Act – Europe's law for space
Timo Stellpflug provides an overview of the EU Space Act proposal.
4 July 2025
Fund Structures in the Defence Sector: New Paths for Investments in Defence Companies
26 June 2025
by Multiple authors
China’s Rare Earth Export Controls: Implications for European Defence Companies
11 June 2025
New market, new opportunities: What companies should consider when entering the defence sector
27 May 2025
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