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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Written by Nathan Mathiot, Head of Policy, ADS On 8 October 2024 the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology launched a new […] Read more
Written by ADS Defence Policy Adviser, Emma Baker Background: In July, the Prime Minister Commissioned a Strategic Defence Review, to be led […] Read more
Last week, ADS led a trade mission, on behalf of industry, to Kyiv to meet with the Ukrainian Government as well as […] Read more
When Ada Lovelace published her thoughts on the “Analytical Machine” in 1842, she set into motion a legacy that continues to be […] Read more
Written by ADS Defence Director Samira Braund The Defence Suppliers Forum (DSF) is a vital part of ADS’ engagement with Government on […] Read more
On International Podcast Day, we are taking a look back on Series 1 of our podcast Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage, produced […] Read more
90 commercial aircraft were delivered in August 2024, the highest in that month of the year since 2018 Year-to-date aircraft orders are […] Read more
ADS is once again exhibiting at Advanced Engineering 2024. Advanced Engineering is a leading conference and exhibition for the engineering and manufacturing […] Read more
The first instalment of our Emerging Technologies series explored the applications of Generative AI – which is taking off in the aerospace […] Read more
With National Coding Week kicking off this week 16 – 22 September, it’s the perfect time to explore the diverse career pathways […] Read more
The UK’s space sector is a world leader in small satellites and at the forefront of a rapidly expanding global space economy. […] Read more
Written by Brinley Salzmann, Director – Overseas & Exports The AUKUS initiative, announced in September 2021, is designed to facilitate close cooperation […] Read more
All ADS Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are formed of Members and stakeholders with similar professional specialities. These groups are designed to enable Members to network, seek out business development opportunities, learn, influence markets and stakeholders and keep up to date with current, related developments.
ADS' 1,300+ members are the custodians of a world-leading advanced engineering and services workforce.
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LondonA specialist Contract Electronics Manufacturer. We manufacture PCBA's and test high technology, high...
StevenageDesign, manufacture and supply of combat and operational clothing to military and police forces thro...
FivemiletownRaytheon, an RTX business, is a leading provider of defense solutions to help the U.S. government, ...
Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aerospace leaders. With over 1,300 ...
CheltenhamCrafting Exceptional Spaces Since 1983At MJM Marine, our motivation is simple: to create spaces that...
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