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The war in Ukraine is a stark reminder that industrial collaboration, cooperation and engagement is vital for national resilience. In response, ADS has partnered with the UK Ministry of Defence and the Department for Business and Trade to lead engagements that strengthen ties with our Ukrainian counterparts. The experience and warm welcome we have received has been truly unparalleled.
Catalysing industrial production is paramount to our collective security, and through enhanced ties to the Ukrainian businesses powering the front line, we aim to deepen engagements.
ADS is proud to formally extend our membership to support our friends and colleagues in the Ukraine.
ADS is leading a series of initiatives that connect the UK and Ukrainian governments and industries.

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London (11 September 2025) – In a world first, ADS is offering defence companies headquartered in Ukraine the opportunity to become members

As part of our ongoing engagement both within Ukraine and with our Ukrainian counterparts, last week, ADS sponsored the ‘Military Innovations in