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Industry Facts & Figures 2026
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 2026 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 Rocketry Challenge 2027 – Sponsorship Opportunities
Briefing: UKDI Big Plays – Uncrewed Systems and Sovereign Capability
Webinar: UK CBAM explained – Preparing your business for 2027
Growth Ready – Preparing for your next stage of growth
Knowledge
Always available to help our members unlock sector insight, Government priorities and economic trends on issues affecting our sectors
Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: Inspiring the engineers of tomorrow – Jake’s story
Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: Inspiring the engineers of tomorrow – Jake’s story
Tomorrow’s Engineers Week aims to inspire the next generation to discover where a career in engineering could take them. This year’s theme, ‘Shape […] Read more
ADS and AeroNL welcome collaboration on sustainable aviation
ADS and AeroNL welcome collaboration on sustainable aviation
On 3 November 2026, the UK and Dutch governments signed a new cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration on sustainable aviation. ADS, alongside […] Read more
ADS Group appoints John Howie MBE as Chief Executive Officer
ADS Group appoints John Howie MBE as Chief Executive Officer
London (22 October 2026) – ADS Group has appointed John Howie MBE as Chief Executive Officer to replace Kevin Craven who […] Read more
Digital Product Passports for aerospace: Building trust, traceability and transparency across the supply chain
Digital Product Passports for aerospace: Building trust, traceability and transparency across the supply chain
Digital Product Passports – an industry response to growing challenges around traceability, compliance, authenticity and sustainability. As aerospace supply chains become more […] Read more
Holly Driver appointed as Executive Director of Aerospace at ADS
Holly Driver appointed as Executive Director of Aerospace at ADS
Holly Driver joins the ADS leadership team as the Executive Director of Aerospace This appointment reinforces ADS’ mission to sustain and […] Read more
Annual Gala Dinner & Making a Difference Awards 2026: Introducing our Judging Panel
Annual Gala Dinner & Making a Difference Awards 2026: Introducing our Judging Panel
The Making a Difference Awards are just around the corner. Taking place alongside the South West Annual Gala, the awards will be […] Read more
Are you growth ready? Helping ambitious businesses succeed
Are you growth ready? Helping ambitious businesses succeed
Growth rarely happens by accident. It requires planning, capability, resilience and access to the right expertise at the right time. Our new […] Read more
The UK Space Strategy: A Strong Foundation for Growth, Security and Scale
The UK Space Strategy: A Strong Foundation for Growth, Security and Scale
In September 2026, the Government published the UK Space Strategy, setting out a vision for the UK to become a “competitive space […] Read more
UK Defence ESG Charter: Strengthening and building meaningful partnerships
UK Defence ESG Charter: Strengthening and building meaningful partnerships
The UK Defence ESG Charter brings together organisations committed to improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The latest annual report, provides […] Read more
ADS South West: Six Months On…
ADS South West: Six Months On…
Earlier this year, ADS South West joined the ADS Group to provide businesses in the region with dedicated networking, business development and […] Read more
Understanding the UK’s network of Free Trade Agreements
Understanding the UK’s network of Free Trade Agreements
Whether you are looking to export products, provide services, expand your customer base or enter new territories, understanding the UK’s network of […] Read more
UK Defence ESG Charter: Helping address the STEM skills shortage in the UK
UK Defence ESG Charter: Helping address the STEM skills shortage in the UK
The UK Defence ESG Charter brings together organisations committed to improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Charter signatories are investing in […] Read more
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