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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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£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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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ADS Charity Cycle: A conversation with Ordinary to Extraordinary (O2e)
ADS Charity Cycle: A conversation with Ordinary to Extraordinary (O2e)
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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UK Defence Sector Outlook 2026
UK Defence Sector Outlook 2026
The UK defence sector is no longer simply a supporting function. It is now a strategic capability in its own right, central […]
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UK Aerospace Sector Outlook 2026
UK Aerospace Sector Outlook 2026
The UK aerospace is ramping up production to meet unprecedented levels of demand, despite ongoing supply chain challenges and geopolitical uncertainty. With […]
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Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds since 2015, ADS finds
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds since 2015, ADS finds
The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £46.8 billion to the UK economy last year Businesses in the sector generated […]
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