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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.
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UK Youth Rocketry Challenge 2026 (UKROC)
Security and Defence Trade Mission to Switzerland 2026
ADS Defence Team Introduction Webinar – January 2026
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Always available to help our members unlock sector insight, Government priorities and economic trends on issues affecting our sectors
The Government’s Cyber Action Plan and the future of UK resilience
The Government’s Cyber Action Plan and the future of UK resilience
Introduction Cyber threats are existential risks. With the UK increasingly targeted by sophisticated state actors and organised crime groups, and vulnerable to […] Read more
Shaping 2026: ADS’ priorities for the year ahead
Shaping 2026: ADS’ priorities for the year ahead
A very busy 2025 has finally drawn to a close. As we look to the year ahead, there is much to reflect […] Read more
Transforming Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) & Counter-Drone Capability
Transforming Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) & Counter-Drone Capability
The ADS Drone Platforms and Counter-Drone (DPAC) Special Interest Group helps shape policy, identify opportunities and build connections across this fast-evolving domain. […] Read more
NATO, Industry and Credible Deterrence in an Uncertain World
NATO, Industry and Credible Deterrence in an Uncertain World
2026 has begun with a series of shocks — many unexpected, all reinforcing the sense that we continue to live in volatile […] Read more
What is a “Meet the Buyer” event?
What is a “Meet the Buyer” event?
Networking shouldn’t be measured by the number of conversations you have. In today’s competitive aerospace, defence, security, and space markets, what is […] Read more
2025 … what a whirlwind
2025 … what a whirlwind
A very busy 2025 has drawn to a close. Marked by global increases in defence spending, a wave of vital […] Read more
Over 200% increase in global aircraft orders, ADS reveals
Over 200% increase in global aircraft orders, ADS reveals
239 commercial aircraft orders were placed in November 2025, representing a 203% increase compared to the same month last year Four times […] Read more
UK Accession to the Agreement on Defence Export Controls
UK Accession to the Agreement on Defence Export Controls
On 10 December 2025, The UK was formally acceded to the Agreement on Defence Export Controls, joining France, Germany, and Spain as […] Read more
ADS Appoints Chief of Staff; Begins recruitment for Security and Resilience Director
ADS Appoints Chief of Staff; Begins recruitment for Security and Resilience Director
ADS today announces key leadership changes designed to strengthen its organisational capabilities and enhance support for almost 1,800 members across the UK’s […] Read more
Business readiness: Launching the ADS digital training programme 2026
Business readiness: Launching the ADS digital training programme 2026
Emerging technologies are rapidly disrupting how organisations across the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors operate, compete and grow. Through our Business […] Read more
Paul Lincoln becomes Chair of RISC
Paul Lincoln becomes Chair of RISC
London (11 December) – The Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC), today announces the appointment of Paul Lincoln CB OBE VR […] Read more
Forging New and Enduring Partnerships
Forging New and Enduring Partnerships
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
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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.
