February 10, 2026

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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February 4, 2026

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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January 25, 2026

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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January 20, 2026

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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January 8, 2026

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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December 31, 2025

Over 200% increase in global aircraft orders, ADS reveals

Over 200% increase in global aircraft orders, ADS reveals

239 commercial aircraft orders were placed in November 2025, representing a 203% increase compared to the same month last year Four times […]

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December 16, 2025

Business readiness: Launching the ADS digital training programme 2026

Business readiness: Launching the ADS digital training programme 2026

Emerging technologies are rapidly disrupting how organisations across the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors operate, compete and grow. Through our Business […]

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December 2, 2025

Introducing the ADS Business Services Network

Introducing the ADS Business Services Network

Within our 1700+ member companies, there is a growing cluster of specialist service providers covering a wide range of professional domains. They […]

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Seven year high for global aircraft deliveries, ADS reports

Seven year high for global aircraft deliveries, ADS reports

132 aircraft were delivered in October 2025, an increase of two thirds compared to October 2024 October 2025 aircraft orders fell by […]

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November 26, 2025

Autumn Budget 2025: ADS Reaction

Autumn Budget 2025: ADS Reaction

On 26 November 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented the Autumn Budget to Parliament. Its tax-raising measures are worth […]

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November 24, 2025

What does digital transformation really mean for SMEs in aerospace and defence?

What does digital transformation really mean for SMEs in aerospace and defence?

As the aerospace industry rapidly embraces digital capabilities to enhance productivity and operational efficiency, it’s clear that digital transformation is becoming a […]

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November 21, 2025

Celebrating National Maths Week: The Backbone of Innovation across ADS Sectors

Celebrating National Maths Week: The Backbone of Innovation across ADS Sectors

Maths is the silent engine powering innovation across our sectors. As we mark National Maths Week (15-23 November 2025), it is worth […]

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November 19, 2025

ADS and BAG welcome the Government’s £2.7bn pledge to support the Al Maktoum International expansion

ADS and BAG welcome the Government’s £2.7bn pledge to support the Al Maktoum International expansion

On the 18 November 2025, a major international boost to Dubai’s aviation future was announced as the UK Export Finance (UKEF) issued […]

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November 17, 2025

Old Truths. New Urgency: Managing Data Quality in the AI Era

Old Truths. New Urgency: Managing Data Quality in the AI Era

Demystifying the language, rediscovering the fundamentals, and rebuilding trust. Across aerospace, defence, and space, organisations are accelerating their adoption of AI to […]

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