The BDSV represents the bundled interests of the German security and defence industry (SDI). It thus supports companies in national and international competition. It sees itself as a contact partner for companies of all sizes in a rapidly changing economic sector. It has an extensive network in Germany and Europe, on all important markets and in international organisations and offers information on the relevant topics of the German security and defence industry. The BDSV acts as a point of contact for the German security and defence industry and as a link between companies, politics, society, institutions and the media. Its goals are to maintain and expand the competitiveness and future viability of the German security and defence industry and of Germany as a technology and business location. The BDSV is a member of the BDI (Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V.), ASD (AeroSpace & Defence Industries Association of Europe), NIAG (NATO Industrial Advisory Group) and DWT (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wehrtechnik).