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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.
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£62.9 billion in aircraft deals done at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, according to ADS Group
£62.9 billion in aircraft deals done at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, according to ADS Group
£62.9 billion ($84.7 billion) of deals have been made on during the first four days of Farnborough International Airshow 353 firm […] Read more
Trade association ADS signs Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aerospace engineering standards
Trade association ADS signs Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aerospace engineering standards
ADS and SAE International sign Cooperation Agreement to strengthen UK aerospace industry engagement in global standards development The agreement will give […] Read more
First-ever UK-Taiwan drone industry collaboration established at Farnborough Airshow
First-ever UK-Taiwan drone industry collaboration established at Farnborough Airshow
Farnborough (23 July 2026) – ADS, the trade association representing the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, and the Taiwan Excellence […] Read more
Hyde achieves two gold aerospace supply chain awards at Farnborough International Airshow
Hyde achieves two gold aerospace supply chain awards at Farnborough International Airshow
Hyde Details and Hollygate Aircraft Components have both received their first Gold Supply Chains for the 21st Century (SC21) awards The award […] Read more
ADS and UK-India Business Council sign collaboration agreement at Farnborough Airshow
ADS and UK-India Business Council sign collaboration agreement at Farnborough Airshow
ADS and the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to strengthen UK–India defence and aerospace industrial partnerships The […] Read more
82 firm aircraft orders made on Day Two of Farnborough International Airshow, ADS finds
82 firm aircraft orders made on Day Two of Farnborough International Airshow, ADS finds
Farnborough (21 July 2026) – The second day of Farnborough International Airshow has generated £16.4 billion ($22.1 billion) of aircraft deals, […] Read more
UK and Japanese trade associations sign collaboration agreement in defence
UK and Japanese trade associations sign collaboration agreement in defence
Trade associations ADS (UK) and SJAC (Japan) sign MoU to strengthen UK-Japan defence industrial collaboration The signing took place during the […] Read more
ADS welcomes Prime Minister Rt Hon Andy Burnham
ADS welcomes Prime Minister Rt Hon Andy Burnham
Kevin Craven, CEO of ADS Group, welcomes the new Government: The first day in a new job is a perfect time […] Read more
£36.2 billion in deals done on Day One of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group
£36.2 billion in deals done on Day One of Farnborough Airshow, according to ADS Group
£36.2 billion ($48.8 billion) of aircraft deals have been made on day one of Farnborough International Airshow 234 firm aircraft orders […] Read more
Half-year aircraft deliveries hit 8-year high, ADS finds
Half-year aircraft deliveries hit 8-year high, ADS finds
673 aircraft were delivered in the first six months of 2026, representing the highest half-year delivery total since 2018 Over the first […] Read more
Trade association ADS surpasses 2,000 member organisations
Trade association ADS surpasses 2,000 member organisations
The trade association representing the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries has reached 2,000 members More than 400 organisations joined […] Read more
Ankara 2026: NATO’s Shift from Commitments to Capability?
Ankara 2026: NATO’s Shift from Commitments to Capability?
Introduction The NATO Summit in Ankara marked an important moment for the Alliance. While recent summits have focused on strategy, deterrence and […] Read more
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