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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.
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.
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UK Youth Rocketry Challenge 2026 (UKROC)
Webinar: ATI – Supporting R&T funding for SMEs
Webinar: Maximising the benefits of ADS membership – February 2026
Webinar Series: Business Impact Emerging Technologies – Smart Materials
Marketing SIG Meeting & Networking: Unlocking new opportunities in the defence sector
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Scaling Dual-Use Innovation: Why the EIC Accelerator Matters
Scaling Dual-Use Innovation: Why the EIC Accelerator Matters
Could EIC Accelerator Grants help fund your next stage of innovation? If you’re working on complex, long-term innovation, you know the environment […] Read more
ADS Manifesto 2024: Two years on…
ADS Manifesto 2024: Two years on…
Two years have now passed since ADS published its Manifesto for 2024’s General Election. A lot has changed in that time. A […] Read more
A new model for policing: unpacking the Government’s Police White Paper
A new model for policing: unpacking the Government’s Police White Paper
Introduction Last week, the Home Office set out the foundations for what it describes as the most radical reform of policing in […] Read more
2025 global aircraft deliveries at highest peak in seven years
2025 global aircraft deliveries at highest peak in seven years
2,175 aircraft orders were placed in 2025, marking a sharp 50% year-on-year increase compared to 2024 1,411 aircraft were delivered in 2025, […] Read more
Strong partnerships: ADS CEO addresses Annual Dinner
Strong partnerships: ADS CEO addresses Annual Dinner
Photos from the ADS Annual Dinner can be found here. Good evening Ladies, Gentlemen – we are delighted to welcome so many […] Read more
Police Reform White Paper: ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’
Police Reform White Paper: ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’
Today’s Police Reform White Paper, ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’, sets out a comprehensive package of reforms designed […] 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
From complexity to capability: expert support to strengthen SMEs
From complexity to capability: expert support to strengthen SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unprecedented complexity in our sectors, from technological disruption and supply chain shifts to talent shortages and […] Read more
Joseph Reffitt becomes new Director of ADS Northern Ireland
Joseph Reffitt becomes new Director of ADS Northern Ireland
Joseph Reffitt joins the ADS leadership team as Director of ADS Northern Ireland This appointment strengthens ADS’ mission to support the aerospace, […] Read more
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
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
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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.
