Industry Facts & Figures 2024
The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries are at the heart of UK advanced manufacturing and innovative services. Our true value extends beyond our economic footprint, underpinning UK society, families and our way of life.
The 2024 ADS Industry Facts and Figures guide shows the extent to which companies in our sectors serve as the industrial backbone of the UK – delivering the well-paid jobs and high-tech exports we need to secure a prosperous future.
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Aero Excellence™ at Farnborough International Airshow: UK, France and Germany announce new initiative to improve supply chain
Aero Excellence™ at Farnborough International Airshow: UK, France and Germany announce new initiative to improve supply chain
The UK, French and German aerospace and defence trade associations are partnering to develop Aero Excellence™ International. The initiative will be a dynamic, […] Read more
Turnover of Northern Ireland’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors doubles to £2bn, exceeding targets
Turnover of Northern Ireland’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors doubles to £2bn, exceeding targets
2024 Northern Ireland Facts and Figures report from ADS Group highlights that aerospace, defence, security and space sector turnover reached £2.2bn last […] Read more
£39.3bn in deals done on day 1 of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group
£39.3bn in deals done on day 1 of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group
£39.3bn in deals done on day 1 of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group GBP39.3bn (USD51bn) of deals on Day One at […] Read more
Farnborough International Airshow 2024: Opening Ceremony Speech from Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International
Farnborough International Airshow 2024: Opening Ceremony Speech from Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International
Good morning. It is my pleasure to be here today to welcome you to the Farnborough International Airshow. This is a great […] Read more
UK aerospace sector remains healthy in the first half of 2024, says ADS Group
UK aerospace sector remains healthy in the first half of 2024, says ADS Group
483 aircraft were ordered in the first six months of 2024, down significantly from the record-high order book of H1 2023 Supply […] Read more
80% of ADS members expect better revenue in 2024, according to latest business outlook
80% of ADS members expect better revenue in 2024, according to latest business outlook
Respondents to ADS survey report an improved business outlook 80% of respondents expect their turnover to increase in 2024 compared to 2023 […] Read more
The Washington NATO Summit: A summary
The Washington NATO Summit: A summary
Written by Emma Evans, Defence Policy Advisor For the new UK Government, the Washington Summit was the first big set piece for […] Read more
Successful Trade Mission to Ukraine
Successful Trade Mission to Ukraine
On behalf of UK industry, ADS is proud to have led a successful trade mission to Ukraine to further enhance industry relationships […] Read more
Farnborough International Airshow and ADS Group launch dedicated Government Hub to bring business closer to officials
Farnborough International Airshow and ADS Group launch dedicated Government Hub to bring business closer to officials
London, 15 July 2024 – ADS Group, the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, and Farnborough International […] Read more
NATO Washington Summit: What is the NATO Industrial Advisory Group and how does it serve UK Industry?
NATO Washington Summit: What is the NATO Industrial Advisory Group and how does it serve UK Industry?
Written by Emma Evans, Defence Policy Advisor What is the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG)? The NIAG was established in 1968 as […] Read more
Aircraft orders more than three quarters lower than May 2023, despite healthy backlog, says ADS Group
Aircraft orders more than three quarters lower than May 2023, despite healthy backlog, says ADS Group
Aircraft orders in May 2024 are 79% below May 2023 figures Delivery rates are 14% down in 2024, compared with 2023, due […] Read more
ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2024
ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2024
Today we launch the UK Defence Sector Outlook 2024 offering our annual guide to the sector. This report sets out the continued […] Read more
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