ADS Scotland was established in 2005 to represent both SME and multinational company members
Recognising the need for Scottish based companies in the Aerospace, Defence, Naval and Security Sector to have an effective voice, ADS Scotland was established in 2005 to represent both SME and multinational company members. Today, our members significant contribution to both the Scottish and UK economies is recognised by the policy makers.
ADS sectors contribute significantly to secure Scotland’s domestic, global and future advantage. From technology and exports to apprenticeships and investment, our sectors are vital to Scotland’s economic prosperity and growth.
View Scotland Regional Facts Figures 2023.
Our purpose is to deliver real added value by bringing global business opportunities to members, improving manufacturing productivity and efficiency through our SC21 programmes, raising individual company profile and marketing member and sector capability internationally.
ADS Scotland is a part of the Aerospace and Defence Industry Leadership Group (A&D ILG). It is a key part of Scotland’s strategy for economic transformation. This group focuses on advancing the aerospace and defence sectors by addressing various challenges and leveraging opportunities for growth and innovation.
Key Objectives of the A&D ILG:
View full publication for the ADS Scotland Facts & Figures 2023 below:
ADS' 1,400+ members are the custodians of a world-leading advanced engineering and services workforce.
Founded in 2010, we’re dedicated to supplying and integrating innovative drone detection and count...
Padworth CommonAragorn Systems is an innovative, agile and impact-focused UK registered, lady veteran owned, Small ...
ShoeburynessSince 1973 Photo-Sonics International Ltd. (PSIL) has provided equipment and support to European fli...
THAMELivewire Digital specialises in software that enables delivery of the fastest, most resilient hybrid...
LeatherheadAt Whitetree, we are more than consultants - we are solution provides and strategic partners, de...
WellsCAE is a high-technology company delivering leading edge, sustainable, digitally immersive training ...
BURGESS HILLMarlborough Engineering are a precision engineering company, providing engineering production, solut...
BELFASTSteatite Ltd is a market leader in the design, development and supply of rugged and industrial compu...
REDDITCHMarshall Land Systems specialises in the design and production of industry-leading deployable operat...
CAMBRIDGE