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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.
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Military Innovations in Contemporary Warfare, Ukraine
Military Innovations in Contemporary Warfare, Ukraine
As part of our ongoing engagement both within Ukraine and with our Ukrainian counterparts, last week, ADS sponsored the ‘Military Innovations in […] Read more
Business confidence drops a third in aerospace, defence, security and space, says ADS
Business confidence drops a third in aerospace, defence, security and space, says ADS
Business confidence dropped nearly a third at the end of 2024, compared to 6 months prior Half of businesses expected to […] Read more
24 hours in Japan
24 hours in Japan
Last month, I had the pleasure of joining the Foreign Secretary, Business and Trade Secretary, and some very talented colleagues and […] Read more
Response to US tariffs – with ongoing updates.
Response to US tariffs – with ongoing updates.
UPDATE: 9 APRIL 2025 ADS is disappointed by the announcement of a 10% reciprocal tariff on UK exports by the United […] Read more
UKROC regional winners gear up for national finals and Paris showdown
UKROC regional winners gear up for national finals and Paris showdown
Over the past fortnight, we’ve travelled across the UK, hosting our seven regional UKROC competitions. Hundreds of schoolchildren have put their […] Read more
Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Key policy wins for ADS and our sectors within the Spring Statement: 1. Increasing the defence budget by £2.2 billion in 2025-26, […] Read more
Two thirds increase in aircraft orders shows signs of a stabilising aircraft market
Two thirds increase in aircraft orders shows signs of a stabilising aircraft market
February 2025 aircraft orders are up almost two thirds compared to 2024 figures 86 aircraft deliveries in February 2025 represents the highest […] Read more
Biggest UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Slemish College top the Northern Ireland Regional Finals
Biggest UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Slemish College top the Northern Ireland Regional Finals
12 teams took part in the Northern Ireland Regional Finals of the 2025 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) Slemish College are […] Read more
Skills-based hiring for digital transformation in aerospace
Skills-based hiring for digital transformation in aerospace
The aerospace industry is increasingly embracing digital capabilities to drive significant improvements in productivity, operational efficiency, and competitiveness. As the sector navigates […] Read more
13 teams of Welsh schoolchildren go rocket-to-rocket at the UKROC regionals
13 teams of Welsh schoolchildren go rocket-to-rocket at the UKROC regionals
66 students took part in the inaugural Welsh regional finals of the 2025 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) Haverfordwest High VC School […] Read more
EU Defence White Paper
EU Defence White Paper
Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 undeniably transformed Europe’s security landscape and underscored the criticality of alliances to ensure collective […] Read more
Kata Escott becomes new ADS Vice President for Space
Kata Escott becomes new ADS Vice President for Space
Kata Escott, UK Managing Director and Head of Country at Airbus Defence and Space, joins the ADS Board as the new Vice […] Read more
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