The Defence Investment Plan 2026
The Defence Investment Plan 2026
The long-awaited Defence Investment Plan has been published. The Plan is backed by £298bn of investment over the next four years. It […]
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ADS Charity Cycle 2026: A conversation with Air Ambulance Northern Ireland
ADS Charity Cycle 2026: A conversation with Air Ambulance Northern Ireland
This summer we’re swapping laptops for lycra, and embarking on a 350-mile journey from Belfast to Bristol, taking in some stunning scenery […]
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Aircraft deliveries up 45% to hit record monthly figures, ADS finds
Aircraft deliveries up 45% to hit record monthly figures, ADS finds
142 commercial aircraft were delivered in May 2026, a 45% increase on last year’s figures 406 aircraft orders were placed in May […]
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The Princess Royal joins 160 NATO industry representatives on HMS Warrior
The Princess Royal joins 160 NATO industry representatives on HMS Warrior
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined a guestlist of more than 160 NATO defence industry representatives aboard HMS Warrior in Portsmouth […]
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UK hosts NATO Industrial Advisory Group for the first time this century
UK hosts NATO Industrial Advisory Group for the first time this century
For the first time this century, a high-level gathering of NATO industrialists is taking place in the UK, in Portsmouth, the home […]
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Ready and Resilient Together: The NIAG in Portsmouth
Ready and Resilient Together: The NIAG in Portsmouth
Tomorrow, the United Kingdom will host the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary for the first time this century. This is a […]
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Matthew Reynolds appointed as Chief Information Officer at ADS Group
Matthew Reynolds appointed as Chief Information Officer at ADS Group
Matthew Reynolds joins the ADS Group leadership team as Chief Information Officer He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience […]
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Joint statement from five trade associations on defence investment
Joint statement from five trade associations on defence investment
Joint Statement on the Defence Investment Plan and defence spending by ADS, Make UK Defence, SMI, techUK and TheCityUK. As the UK’s […]
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Resignation of UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP – full statement
Resignation of UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP – full statement
On the 11 June 2026, Rt Hon John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, resigned from the UK Government. Kevin Craven, […]
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Steel tariffs: a disaster in the making for UK industry?
Steel tariffs: a disaster in the making for UK industry?
In less than a month’s time, the UK government will introduce a new Steel Trade Measure, designed – Ministers say – to […]
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Membership survey: Your opinion drives our priorities. Share it today!
Membership survey: Your opinion drives our priorities. Share it today!
Every two years, we conduct our membership survey and we’re thrilled to launch it for 2026. The survey gives us the opportunity […]
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Iran war could test aerospace supply chains: Industry remains resilient, despite structural risks
Iran war could test aerospace supply chains: Industry remains resilient, despite structural risks
Joint Roland Berger study with the aviation associations ADS, BDLI and GIFAS highlights improved resilience, yet warns of structural vulnerabilities amid rising […]
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Record backlog follows eightfold increase in aircraft orders, ADS reveals
Record backlog follows eightfold increase in aircraft orders, ADS reveals
164 aircraft orders were placed in April 2026, nearly eight times those placed in April 2025 115 aircraft were delivered in April […]
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ADS and AIAD Strengthen UK-Italy Cooperation in Aerospace and Defence
ADS and AIAD Strengthen UK-Italy Cooperation in Aerospace and Defence
Rome (21 May 2026) – ADS and AIAD have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation for their respective defence […]
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Andy Williams becomes new Director of ADS Scotland
Andy Williams becomes new Director of ADS Scotland
Andy Williams joins the ADS leadership team as Director of ADS Scotland This appointment strengthens ADS’ mission to support the aerospace, defence, […]
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