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ADS reacts: Autumn Statement 2023
Seasons greetings! Money-saving discounts and rewards for ADS members
Deliver export growth with our United Kingdom pavilions worldwide
Securing UK advantage
ADS is the UK trade association advancing leadership in aerospace, defence, security and space, to enable prosperity and clean, secure growth for our nation.
Upcoming events
ADS promotes its members in lifting the limits to a new future built on clean growth, sovereign capabilities for peace, and opening space to all.
UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC)
Counter Threat Symposium 2023
ADS Members Christmas Reception 2023: Sponsored by Vetting.com
ADS Member Workshop: December 2023
Belgium-UK Aerospace Networking Event
London-based Overseas Defence Attaches and Advisors Luncheon
Knowledge
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ADS Industry Outlook 2023 Q3
ADS Industry Outlook 2023 Q3
ADS member confidence remains robust in Q3 with growth opportunities sought in exports The regular Industry Outlook survey to ADS members has […] Read more
Analysis: Defence Command Paper Refresh
Analysis: Defence Command Paper Refresh
The 18 July publication of the much-awaited Defence Command Paper Refresh spells out the future for our sectors. Our defence experts take […] Read more
Growing the AAM industry in the UK
Growing the AAM industry in the UK
The coming years and decades will be among some of the most exciting and transformative times for the aerospace industry since the […] Read more
Placement experience at ADS
Placement experience at ADS
Blog written by James Wisbey, a Politics, Philosophy and Economics student at the University of York who joined ADS Head of Policy, […] Read more
Transferable skills within the Security Sector
Transferable skills within the Security Sector
Blog written by Meg Naylor, NPF Chair September’s Development Series webinar saw Dr Helen Almey, Head of Capability Engagement – National Security, […] Read more
United Kingdom Pavilion at Paris Airshow
United Kingdom Pavilion at Paris Airshow
Welcome to the United Kingdom Pavilion at Paris Airshow 2023. We are delighted that Paris Airshow is back and that we can […] Read more
Small steps to save the planet with ADS Rewards – July member offers
Small steps to save the planet with ADS Rewards – July member offers
Explore a range of sustainable offers this summer From the clothes you wear, the methods of transport you use or the food […] Read more
ADS Member Offer: Santander Navigator
ADS Member Offer: Santander Navigator
We are excited to announce an exclusive member offer from fellow ADS member Santander to gain free access to the Santander Navigator […] Read more
National Security and Investment Act – Annual Report 2023
National Security and Investment Act – Annual Report 2023
The second annual report of the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) 2021 has been published by the Government, covering the year […] Read more
ADS hosts aviation sector following publication of CAA review
ADS hosts aviation sector following publication of CAA review
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) was one of the ‘arms lengths bodies’ to have its form, function and effectiveness independently reviewed. […] Read more
Millie Perrin Work experience blog
Millie Perrin Work experience blog
Blog written by Millie Perrin, an a-level student who joined ADS Chief Economist, Aimie Stone for a week of work experience. About […] Read more
Out of this world space sector events
Out of this world space sector events
The UK space sector is a world leader in a rapidly expanding global space economy with the opportunity to be at the […] Read more
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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.
