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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Welcome back, one and all. With the festive break now just a distant memory in our minds (despite the turkey that’s still […] Read more
What does 2025 hold for civil aerospace? Will we continue to see slip-ups, or an improved picture of an industry fit to […] Read more
With global aircraft deliveries declining and with orders too significantly down, ADS Aerospace Policy Adviser, Tom Oldham outlines the issues faced by […] Read more
One year on from the launch of our Access to Finance Guidance for the defence and security sectors, the document remains just […] Read more
79 aircraft ordered in November 2024 is a 65% decrease on November 2023 and represents the worst for the month since the […] Read more
One year after its launch in January 2024, the UK Defence ESG Charter is truly in full swing. The UK defence industry’s […] Read more
2024: it’s (almost) a wrap 2024 was a momentous year in global politics, with more than half of the planet holding elections […] Read more
Clive Higgins, CEO of Leonardo UK has been elected the new Vice President for Defence while Dr Budgie Dhanda MBE, cyber security […] Read more
As we look ahead to 2025, two major publications will define the future of UK defence policy and priorities: the Strategic Defence […] Read more
This holiday season, countless families will be unwrapping the magic of Minecraft; a sandbox game where players build and explore virtual worlds […] Read more
Alan Henning, Director of Operations Commercial Seating and Managing Director of Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel, has been appointed as Chair of the […] Read more
The UK aerospace sector has continued to demonstrate robust growth and innovation, contributing significantly to the national economy and maintaining its position […] 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' 1,400+ members are the custodians of a world-leading advanced engineering and services workforce.
Brookhouse Aerospace Limited (formally Kaman UK Ltd) prides itself in being an industry leader in bo...
DarwenNorthrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and sol...
LONDONSupporting both the Civil and Military markets, the company's UK facility in Fareham is the European...
FAREHAMVitavox Tactical communications Vitavox design, manufacture and supply loudspeakers, microphones, h...
ELSTREEJD2E is a training and simulation company specialising in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissa...
Wellingore, LincolnOur UK presence has been growing at pace bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovatio...
LondonLocated in Wimbourne, Dorset, PWS specialises in sheet metal assemblies, TIG and other welding and p...
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