ADS is the UK trade association advancing leadership in aerospace, defence, security and space, to enable prosperity and clean, secure growth for our nation.
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.
Always available to help our members unlock sector insight, Government priorities and economic trends on issues affecting our sectors
ADS member confidence remains robust in Q3 with growth opportunities sought in exports The regular Industry Outlook survey to ADS members has […] Read more
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
The coming years and decades will be among some of the most exciting and transformative times for the aerospace industry since the […] Read more
Blog written by James Wisbey, a Politics, Philosophy and Economics student at the University of York who joined ADS Head of Policy, […] Read more
Blog written by Meg Naylor, NPF Chair September’s Development Series webinar saw Dr Helen Almey, Head of Capability Engagement – National Security, […] Read more
Welcome to the United Kingdom Pavilion at Paris Airshow 2023. We are delighted that Paris Airshow is back and that we can […] Read more
Explore a range of sustainable offers this summer From the clothes you wear, the methods of transport you use or the food […] Read more
We are excited to announce an exclusive member offer from fellow ADS member Santander to gain free access to the Santander Navigator […] Read more
The second annual report of the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) 2021 has been published by the Government, covering the year […] Read more
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) was one of the ‘arms lengths bodies’ to have its form, function and effectiveness independently reviewed. […] Read more
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
The UK space sector is a world leader in a rapidly expanding global space economy with the opportunity to be at the […] 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.
Awerian provides research and development services that extend and enhance the ability of the Un...
ROYSTONDesign, manufacture and supply of combat and operational clothing to military and police forces thro...
FivemiletownCunningham is one of a kind who specialises in the design and manufacture of custom textile covers f...
MagheraFuture Plastics supplies heavy gauge thermoformed plastic components to global OEM's. Sectors suppli...
LeixlipThe design and manufacture of electrical interconnect systems for Aerospace, Land, Marine and Homela...
SwindonVIMA Group is an SME, specialising in project, programme and portfolio management, assurance and pro...
BristolTR Fastenings (TR) is part of Trifast plc and is a leading international specialist in the design, e...
UckfieldSymetrica is a global leader in radiation detection and identification, providing real world solutio...
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