March 25, 2024

DPRTE: Tackling key issues to delivering sustainability on the Defence Estate

DPRTE: Tackling key issues to delivering sustainability on the Defence Estate

The ADS Infrastructure Group will be hosting a panel discussion at DPRTE this week entitled “From ambition to reality: Tackling key issues […]

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March 8, 2024

New Professionals Forum reveals a new Chairperson and vision for 2024 on International Women’s Day 2024

New Professionals Forum reveals a new Chairperson and vision for 2024 on International Women’s Day 2024

Friday 8 March is International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme is […]

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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Happy International Women’s Day! Each year, this day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights […]

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February 26, 2024

The UK’s Defence Drone Strategy: A Game Changer for National Security?

The UK’s Defence Drone Strategy: A Game Changer for National Security?

The UK Ministry of Defence recently published a new strategy that establishes an ambition for the UK to be “world-leading” in uncrewed […]

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January 18, 2024

The US Department of Defense Publishes its first National Defense Industrial Strategy

The US Department of Defense Publishes its first National Defense Industrial Strategy

The US Department of Defense has published its inaugural National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS), calling for “generational change” to fortify the US […]

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December 19, 2023

Access to financial services in the UK: A guide for defence and security

Access to financial services in the UK: A guide for defence and security

The current geo-political environment, including ongoing conflicts, has thrown a spotlight on the necessity and value of maintaining a resilient and thriving […]

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December 13, 2023

Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage

Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage

Welcome to ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’ a new podcast presented by the Council on Geostrategy in partnership with trade association ADS […]

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Reaction to announcement on 1 December from the the AUKUS Defense Ministers' Meeting 2023
December 8, 2023

ADS Statement on AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum

ADS Statement on AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum

Reaction to the announcement at the AUKUS Defense Ministers’ Meeting on 1 December 2023 On 1 December 2023, at the Defense Innovation […]

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November 29, 2023

Innovation, investment, industrial strategy: the week that was

Innovation, investment, industrial strategy: the week that was

  The last fortnight in Westminster has been a busy one for our four sectors. This started with the publication of Professor […]

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September 19, 2023

Strengthening the defence enterprise by 2025

Strengthening the defence enterprise by 2025

Written by Zach West, MBDA secondee. Introduction On 12 September 2023 Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) released a refreshed strategy, following their […]

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September 12, 2023

AUKUS Pillar II – Recommendations for the UK System

AUKUS Pillar II – Recommendations for the UK System

The formation of AUKUS builds on the long-standing history and cooperation between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States which have […]

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September 11, 2023

ADS Defence Outlook 2023

ADS Defence Outlook 2023

The importance of the UK defence sector continues to grow as global threats and volatility increases. The defence sector directly employs 147,500 […]

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July 21, 2023

ADS members shine in recent engineering awards from Enginuity

ADS members shine in recent engineering awards from Enginuity

ADS was invited to attend Enginuity’s Skills Awards 2023 last month. This important annual celebration shines a light on the people and […]

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July 19, 2023

Analysis: Defence Command Paper Refresh

Analysis: Defence Command Paper Refresh

The 18 July publication of the much-awaited Defence Command Paper Refresh spells out the future for our sectors. Our defence experts take […]

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June 20, 2023

A procurement system to secure the UK’s advantage

A procurement system to secure the UK’s advantage

As the final instalment of the Defence Equipment & Support Oral evidence session takes place in the House of Commons, our CEO […]

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