ADS represents over 800 SME Members throughout the UK in the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors and is committed to providing them with information and advice that will add value to their bussines.

The ADS SME Information zone is a dedicated part of the website designed to categorise and prioritise information of particular relevance to our SME Members.

Here you will find the most up to date SME documentation. It is important you check this page on a regular basis to find the most timely information relating to your SME business.

ADS operates over 60 boards, committees and groups which specialise in niche areas of our four sectors and may represent your business.

Click here to view the full list and further information on joining these groups.

ADS also has a Small Companies Committee (SCC) dedicated to addressing the prominent issues for small companies operating in the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors.

SMEs: European Commission, EIB and EIF launch new scheme to help SMEs get loans for research and innovation

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Small businesses need to do more to protect their ideas

Government action to save small firms £40m

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, 04 Mar 2011 15:05 - No small firm will have to have independently audited accounts any  longer, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced today, saving 42,000  businesses £40 million per year.

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UKTI DSO Support for SMEs

This area offers a wide range of advice, information and support aimed at maximising SMEs chances of winning overseas defence/security business.

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