ADS operates five offices to deliver tailored regional support that secures the UK advantage and provides the maximum number of opportunities for members to engage.
Conveniently located within easy reach of Westminster and the MoD Main Building, our London office provides a useful base for conducting business in London.
ADS also has an office in Farnborough situated on the site of the Farnborough International Airshow.
Farnborough International Ltd (FIL) which is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADS Group Ltd, also operates from this site. FIL runs the biennial Farnborough International Airshow which is the leading global trade event for the international Aerospace industry.
ADS Scotland works with stakeholders such as Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish Executive and the Scottish Parliament. We ensure the continued success of these vital industries in Scotland; with the goal of continued growth and success for the Scottish sectors.
ADS in Northern Ireland (NI) works to deliver a tailored programme for Members in the region.
ADS NI works closely with Invest NI to identify opportunities aimed at further developing NI aerospace, defence and security companies, enabling them to reach their full potential, increasing market share and raising awareness of NI manufacturing capability and technological achievements internationally.
ADS Toulouse is a French subsidiary of ADS. Established in 1999, it aims to assist UK companies wishing to raise their profile in one of the world’s most significant aerospace hubs.
Members benefit from access to business development opportunities and market intelligence in the French aeronautics, space and embedded systems markets.
Our aims are to expand this unique workforce capability and national advantage by delivering sector investment and knowledge to the frontiers of advanced manufacturing.

Series Introduction On 8 September 2025 the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial […]
Read more
Introducing Claire Cutts, the new Chief People Officer of the ADS Group We are delighted to welcome Claire to the ADS Group […]
Read more
Within our 1700+ member companies, there is a growing cluster of specialist service providers covering a wide range of professional domains. They […]
Read more
132 aircraft were delivered in October 2025, an increase of two thirds compared to October 2024 October 2025 aircraft orders fell by […]
Read more
On Friday 28 November 2025, the UK and EU failed to reach an agreement on the UK’s participation in the €150 billion Security […]
Read more
During the European Council of Ministers on 26 – 27 November 2025, the UK announced a £1.7bn investment package in ESA programmes. […]
Read more
Series Introduction On 8 September 2025 the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial […]
Read more
On 26 November 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented the Autumn Budget to Parliament. Its tax-raising measures are worth […]
Read more
On 12 November, ADS hosted an SME Symposium, in partnership with SVGC, at the Larkhill Racecourse. The event brought together SMEs, Mid-Tiers […]
Read more
Introduction After 18 years in policy functions, I’ve watched the same skills crisis repeat itself with startling familiarity. Ministers change, initiatives launch […]
Read more
As the aerospace industry rapidly embraces digital capabilities to enhance productivity and operational efficiency, it’s clear that digital transformation is becoming a […]
Read more
The recent NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary held in Bucharest underscored a pivotal moment for NATO and our industry relations. Behind […]
Read more
Maths is the silent engine powering innovation across our sectors. As we mark National Maths Week (15-23 November 2025), it is worth […]
Read more
Series Introduction On 8 September 2025 the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial […]
Read more
On the 18 November 2025, a major international boost to Dubai’s aviation future was announced as the UK Export Finance (UKEF) issued […]
Read more