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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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ADS is the UK trade association advancing leadership in aerospace, defence, security and space, to enable prosperity and clean, secure growth for our nation.
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Webinar: Cybersecurity 101 – Addressing risk in a digital age
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ADS Scotland to Farnborough Charity Cycle 2025
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ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with The National Museum of the Royal Navy
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with The National Museum of the Royal Navy
This summer, ADS is hosting its inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […] Read more
Aircraft order backlog surpasses 16,000 for the first time, ADS data reveals
Aircraft order backlog surpasses 16,000 for the first time, ADS data reveals
The aircraft backlog has reached a record 16,073, exceeding 16,000 for the first time ever May 2025 aircraft orders totalled 303, marking […] Read more
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Forces Wives Challenge
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Forces Wives Challenge
This summer, ADS is hosting our inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […] Read more
Understanding the Defence Cyber Certification (DCC)
Understanding the Defence Cyber Certification (DCC)
The digital landscape presents constant challenges, and the UK faces persistent threats ranging from sophisticated espionage to cyber-attacks. According to the Strategic […] Read more
Trade Strategy 2025
Trade Strategy 2025
On 26 June 2025, the government presented its Trade Strategy. Led by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade (DBT), Rt […] Read more
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Furness Education & Skills Partnership
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Furness Education & Skills Partnership
This summer, ADS is hosting our inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […] Read more
National Security Strategy 2025
National Security Strategy 2025
On 24 June 2025, the UK Government unveiled its new National Security Strategy (NSS), titled “Security for the British People in a […] Read more
Modern Industrial Strategy 2025
Modern Industrial Strategy 2025
On 23 June 2025, the Government set out its long awaited Modern Industrial Strategy. We look forward to working closely with the […] Read more
Northern Ireland’s Denroy becomes first business to achieve International Award at the Paris Airshow
Northern Ireland’s Denroy becomes first business to achieve International Award at the Paris Airshow
Northern Ireland-based plastics business Denroy have picked up the world’s first Aero Excellence Silver Award at the International Paris Air Show The […] Read more
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds in a decade, new ADS data reveals
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds in a decade, new ADS data reveals
The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £42.2 billion to the UK economy last year Businesses in the sector generated £100 […] Read more
ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2025
ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2025
Today we launch the UK Aerospace Outlook 2025 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK aerospace sector faces ongoing challenges […] Read more
ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2025
ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2025
Today we launch the UK Defence Sector Outlook 2025 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK defence sector faces an […] 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.
