A|D|S is the trade organisation advancing UK AeroSpace, Defence, and Security industries with Farnborough International Limited as a wholly-owned subsidiary. A|D|S also encompasses the British Aviation Group (BAG). It is formed from the merger of the Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers (APPSS), the Defence Manufacturers Association (DMA) and the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC).
About Us
Ian Godden, Chairman of A|D|S, said:
"The formation of A|D|S on the first of October 2009 heralded the emergence of a new power advancing the UK’s AeroSpace, Defence and Security industries. A|D|S has been delivering enhanced benefits for its 850 member companies since its formation through its constituent parts now operating as a single entity. We look forward to continuing the progress made in 2009 towards our goal of driving business forward for all our members in challenging economic conditions.
"We already have a major programme of over 140 domestic and international events."
Rees Ward, Chief Executive of A|D|S, said:
"We are driving ahead with our programmes to assist our 800 SMEs in their routes to market and special needs as smaller companies. At the same time, we are promoting the policy needs and ambitions of our higher value, growth industries both nationally and internationally for the larger corporations in our four sectors."
About A|D|S
Together with its regional partners, A|D|S represents over 2,600 companies. A|D|S is also proud to support SC21, Sustainable Aviation, Defence Industries Council, RISC, Flying Matters, Defence Matters and a selection of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that can be found here
A|D|S also hosts the Aerospace & Defence Knowledge Transfer Network.
A|D|S is a member of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe
and the TradeAssociationForum
