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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).

Industry Information

The AeroSpace, Defence and Security industries are among the most high-value, high-tech sectors of the UK economy. Their success generates billions of pounds for our country and employs hundreds of thousands of people across all regions of the UK. The products developed and delivered by these sectors support our armed forces, help to keep our country safe, allow its citizens to travel and trade freely and lead the fight against climate change.

Each sector is a leading provider and exporter of high-quality equipment to overseas partners and is a genuine world-leader.

A|D|S is proud to represent them and is committed to advancing UK AeroSpace, Defence and Security industries for the benefit of our members, their employees, their customers and our country.

 

Defence:

  • Employs 305,000 people in the UK
  • Averages 10 per cent global market share

Civil Air Transport:

  • 100,000 people employed in UK aerospace
  • 17 per cent global market share

Security:

  • UK security market worth estimated £48 billion
  • UK police employs around 250,000 people

Space:

  • Supports 70,000 UK jobs
  • Contributes £7 billion to UK economy
 
the Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers DMA SBAC