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Industry Facts & Figures 2024
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.
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
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Webinar: Challenges for businesses to comply with evolving human rights legislation
Webinar: Maximising the benefits of ADS membership – October 2024
Knowledge
Always available to help our members unlock sector insight, Government priorities and economic trends on issues affecting our sectors
Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy
Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy
When Ada Lovelace published her thoughts on the “Analytical Machine” in 1842, she set into motion a legacy that continues to be […] Read more
Early Market Engagement task and finish group launched
Early Market Engagement task and finish group launched
Written by ADS Defence Director Samira Braund The Defence Suppliers Forum (DSF) is a vital part of ADS’ engagement with Government on […] Read more
Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage – A podcast for industry by industry
Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage – A podcast for industry by industry
On International Podcast Day, we are taking a look back on Series 1 of our podcast Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage, produced […] Read more
Aircraft manufacturer productivity peaks despite lagging orders
Aircraft manufacturer productivity peaks despite lagging orders
90 commercial aircraft were delivered in August 2024, the highest in that month of the year since 2018 Year-to-date aircraft orders are […] Read more
Five ways to meet ADS at Advanced Engineering 2024
Five ways to meet ADS at Advanced Engineering 2024
ADS is once again exhibiting at Advanced Engineering 2024. Advanced Engineering is a leading conference and exhibition for the engineering and manufacturing […] Read more
Generative AI: Taking off in Aerospace – Part of our Emerging Tech Series
Generative AI: Taking off in Aerospace – Part of our Emerging Tech Series
The first instalment of our Emerging Technologies series explored the applications of Generative AI – which is taking off in the aerospace […] Read more
Get into software engineering – National Coding Week
Get into software engineering – National Coding Week
With National Coding Week kicking off this week 16 – 22 September, it’s the perfect time to explore the diverse career pathways […] Read more
Introduction to our Engagement Manager for Space
Introduction to our Engagement Manager for Space
The UK’s space sector is a world leader in small satellites and at the forefront of a rapidly expanding global space economy. […] Read more
Changes to US export rules and how they will affect the UK
Changes to US export rules and how they will affect the UK
Written by Brinley Salzmann, Director – Overseas & Exports The AUKUS initiative, announced in September 2021, is designed to facilitate close cooperation […] Read more
REACH updates: EU REACH (re)authorisation of Chromates CR(VI)
REACH updates: EU REACH (re)authorisation of Chromates CR(VI)
ADS are monitoring EU REACH regulations closely, through the ADS Sustainable Materials (SusMat) Working Group, to raise awareness of the impacts to […] Read more
Access to Finance: a barrier to growth?
Access to Finance: a barrier to growth?
ADS members consistently report ambition to grow, and the demand signals across all four of our sectors are strong. Conversations with Government […] Read more
Introduction to our Deputy Director for Space
Introduction to our Deputy Director for Space
The UK’s space sector is a world leader in small satellites and at the forefront of a rapidly expanding global space economy. […] 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.
