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Industry Facts & Figures 2025
The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries are at the heart of the UK economy, building a secure and prosperous legacy. Our true value is our ability to deliver growth and prosperity throughout the nation.
The 2025 ADS Industry Facts and Figures guide shows the extent to which companies in our sectors serve as the industrial bedrock of the UK – delivering the well-paid jobs and high-tech exports we need to secure a prosperous future.
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 2026 (UKROC)
Webinar – Navigating the Defence Cyber Certification
Public Security and Resilience Exhibition (PSRE) Scotland 2025 – Delegate Registration
Public Security and Resilience Exhibition (PSRE) Scotland 2025
Webinar Series: Business Impact Emerging Technologies – Embodied AI and Robotics
Knowledge
Always available to help our members unlock sector insight, Government priorities and economic trends on issues affecting our sectors
Fixing Defence Procurement
Fixing Defence Procurement
Series Introduction On 8 September 2025 the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial […] Read more
ADS welcomes new Chief People Officer
ADS welcomes new Chief People Officer
Introducing Claire Cutts, the new Chief People Officer of the ADS Group We are delighted to welcome Claire to the ADS Group […] Read more
Introducing the ADS Business Services Network
Introducing the ADS Business Services Network
Within our 1700+ member companies, there is a growing cluster of specialist service providers covering a wide range of professional domains. They […] Read more
Seven year high for global aircraft deliveries, ADS reports
Seven year high for global aircraft deliveries, ADS reports
132 aircraft were delivered in October 2025, an increase of two thirds compared to October 2024 October 2025 aircraft orders fell by […] Read more
Security Action for Europe (SAFE) fund | ADS reaction
Security Action for Europe (SAFE) fund | ADS reaction
On Friday 28 November 2025, the UK and EU failed to reach an agreement on the UK’s participation in the €150 billion Security […] Read more
European Space Agency CM25 outcome
European Space Agency CM25 outcome
During the European Council of Ministers on 26 – 27 November 2025, the UK announced a £1.7bn investment package in ESA programmes. […] Read more
Developing a Resilient UK Industrial Base
Developing a Resilient UK Industrial Base
Series Introduction On 8 September 2025 the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial […] Read more
Autumn Budget 2025: ADS Reaction
Autumn Budget 2025: ADS Reaction
On 26 November 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented the Autumn Budget to Parliament. Its tax-raising measures are worth […] Read more
Event Recap: SME Symposium
Event Recap: SME Symposium
On 12 November, ADS hosted an SME Symposium, in partnership with SVGC, at the Larkhill Racecourse. The event brought together SMEs, Mid-Tiers […] Read more
Why the skills crisis needs a holistic approach
Why the skills crisis needs a holistic approach
Introduction After 18 years in policy functions, I’ve watched the same skills crisis repeat itself with startling familiarity. Ministers change, initiatives launch […] Read more
What does digital transformation really mean for SMEs in aerospace and defence?
What does digital transformation really mean for SMEs in aerospace and defence?
As the aerospace industry rapidly embraces digital capabilities to enhance productivity and operational efficiency, it’s clear that digital transformation is becoming a […] Read more
The NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary
The NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary
The recent NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary held in Bucharest underscored a pivotal moment for NATO and our industry relations. Behind […] 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.
