London
Conveniently located within easy reach of Westminster and the MoD Main Building, our London office provides a useful base for conducting business in London.
Farnborough
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.
Scotland
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.
Northern Ireland
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.
Toulouse
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.
Knowledge
Our aims are to expand this unique workforce capability and national advantage by delivering sector investment and knowledge to the frontiers of advanced manufacturing.
Delivering NATO First: The Industrial Test
Delivering NATO First: The Industrial Test
As we approach the forthcoming NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary at NATO HQ on 25 – 26 February 2026, we need […]
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Reflections from the Munich Security Conference
Reflections from the Munich Security Conference
“To meet the wider threat, it’s clear that we are going to have to spend more, faster.” These were the very welcome […]
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Scaling Dual-Use Innovation: Why the EIC Accelerator Matters
Scaling Dual-Use Innovation: Why the EIC Accelerator Matters
Could EIC Accelerator Grants help fund your next stage of innovation? If you’re working on complex, long-term innovation, you know the environment […]
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ADS Manifesto 2024: Two years on…
ADS Manifesto 2024: Two years on…
Two years have now passed since ADS published its Manifesto for 2024’s General Election. A lot has changed in that time. A […]
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A new model for policing: unpacking the Government’s Police White Paper
A new model for policing: unpacking the Government’s Police White Paper
Introduction Last week, the Home Office set out the foundations for what it describes as the most radical reform of policing in […]
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2025 global aircraft deliveries at highest peak in seven years
2025 global aircraft deliveries at highest peak in seven years
2,175 aircraft orders were placed in 2025, marking a sharp 50% year-on-year increase compared to 2024 1,411 aircraft were delivered in 2025, […]
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Strong partnerships: ADS CEO addresses Annual Dinner
Strong partnerships: ADS CEO addresses Annual Dinner
Photos from the ADS Annual Dinner can be found here. Good evening Ladies, Gentlemen – we are delighted to welcome so many […]
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Police Reform White Paper: ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’
Police Reform White Paper: ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’
Today’s Police Reform White Paper, ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’, sets out a comprehensive package of reforms designed […]
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Shaping 2026: ADS’ priorities for the year ahead
Shaping 2026: ADS’ priorities for the year ahead
A very busy 2025 has finally drawn to a close. As we look to the year ahead, there is much to reflect […]
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From complexity to capability: expert support to strengthen SMEs
From complexity to capability: expert support to strengthen SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unprecedented complexity in our sectors, from technological disruption and supply chain shifts to talent shortages and […]
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Joseph Reffitt becomes new Director of ADS Northern Ireland
Joseph Reffitt becomes new Director of ADS Northern Ireland
Joseph Reffitt joins the ADS leadership team as Director of ADS Northern Ireland This appointment strengthens ADS’ mission to support the aerospace, […]
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The Government’s Cyber Action Plan and the future of UK resilience
The Government’s Cyber Action Plan and the future of UK resilience
Introduction Cyber threats are existential risks. With the UK increasingly targeted by sophisticated state actors and organised crime groups, and vulnerable to […]
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Transforming Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) & Counter-Drone Capability
Transforming Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) & Counter-Drone Capability
The ADS Drone Platforms and Counter-Drone (DPAC) Special Interest Group helps shape policy, identify opportunities and build connections across this fast-evolving domain. […]
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NATO, Industry and Credible Deterrence in an Uncertain World
NATO, Industry and Credible Deterrence in an Uncertain World
2026 has begun with a series of shocks — many unexpected, all reinforcing the sense that we continue to live in volatile […]
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What is a “Meet the Buyer” event?
What is a “Meet the Buyer” event?
Networking shouldn’t be measured by the number of conversations you have. In today’s competitive aerospace, defence, security, and space markets, what is […]
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