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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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Old Truths, New Urgency – Managing Data Quality in the AI Era
Old Truths, New Urgency – Managing Data Quality in the AI Era
Demystifying the language, rediscovering the fundamentals, and rebuilding trust. Across aerospace, defence, and space, organisations are accelerating their adoption of AI to […] Read more
Secure Innovation Security Reviews Scheme – Apply Today
Secure Innovation Security Reviews Scheme – Apply Today
The security threat to the UK emerging tech industry is growing. But many such businesses remain vulnerable to attack. Secure Innovation is […] Read more
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
Updating the UK’s cyber security regulations On 12 November 2025, the Government introduced the long-awaited Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to Parliament, […] Read more
Backing UK Based Businesses
Backing UK Based Businesses
Series Introduction On the 8 September 2025, the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s […] Read more
Bridging the Gap: Supporting SME Success in the Cyber and Digital Space – a panel discussion at Advanced Engineering
Bridging the Gap: Supporting SME Success in the Cyber and Digital Space – a panel discussion at Advanced Engineering
Our 40+ Special Interest Groups, convene members with specialist knowledge and expertise to network, discuss policy objects and access business opportunities. The […] Read more
ADS Northern Ireland Director Leslie Orr Announces Retirement After 15 Years of Service
ADS Northern Ireland Director Leslie Orr Announces Retirement After 15 Years of Service
Belfast – ADS today announced that Leslie Orr, Director of ADS Northern Ireland, will retire in February 2026, following a distinguished 15-year […] Read more
Making Defence an Engine for Growth
Making Defence an Engine for Growth
Series introduction On 8 September 2025, the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial capability […] Read more
Lowest third quarter for aircraft orders since 2021, ADS reveals
Lowest third quarter for aircraft orders since 2021, ADS reveals
Q3 2025’s aircraft orders fell to their lowest level in four years, dropping by almost half Despite this, production activity has sustained, […] Read more
UK MoD Launches Consultation on the Proposed Creation of a UK Offsets Policy
UK MoD Launches Consultation on the Proposed Creation of a UK Offsets Policy
Today, Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, formally announced plans for a public consultation on the proposed creation of […] Read more
In case you missed it: Maximising Enterprise Value
In case you missed it: Maximising Enterprise Value
On September 22 2025, ADS members gathered for a working session to explore how to build enterprise value and navigate the investment […] Read more
Introducing the new Digital Query Platform
Introducing the new Digital Query Platform
ADS Digital Query Platform – Your Peer-to-Peer Advice Tool In today’s fast-changing digital landscape, staying ahead is essential. That’s why ADS is […] Read more
Cyber resilience requires more than letters: commentary on the ministerial letter on cyber security
Cyber resilience requires more than letters: commentary on the ministerial letter on cyber security
Cyber resilience requires more than letters: commentary on the ministerial letter on cyber security. We at ADS welcome the Ministers’ clear and […] Read more
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