Technical Excellence Colleges
Technical Excellence Colleges
On 14 April 2026, the government announced the creation of 19 new Technical Excellence Colleges across the country, including five Defence Technical […]
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Plymouth Defence Growth Deal
Plymouth Defence Growth Deal
On 9 April 2026, the government announced a £50 million boost for defence businesses in Plymouth and the South West with new […]
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Defence Diplomacy Strategy in review
Defence Diplomacy Strategy in review
On the 24th of March 2026, the government published the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, as recommended in the Strategic Defence Review. The strategy […]
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Developing a growth mindset for success – New Professionals Forum
Developing a growth mindset for success – New Professionals Forum
Stepping into a new career chapter is an opportune moment to review your approach to success. With the right mindset, you can […]
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Over 100 young engineers blast off at the Northern Ireland Youth Rocketry Regional Final
Over 100 young engineers blast off at the Northern Ireland Youth Rocketry Regional Final
102 students took part in the largest Northern Ireland Regional Final of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) Friends School Lisburn from […]
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Rocketry challenge inspires future workforce of 70 Welsh schoolchildren
Rocketry challenge inspires future workforce of 70 Welsh schoolchildren
Image credit to Ben Adams Photography 17 teams competed in the largest Welsh Regional Final of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) […]
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16 teams of Scottish schoolchildren take flight in the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge
16 teams of Scottish schoolchildren take flight in the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge
77 students took part in the largest Scottish Regional Final of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) Bellahouston Academy from Glasgow has […]
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Celebrating 110 years of industry collaboration: From SBAC to ADS
Celebrating 110 years of industry collaboration: From SBAC to ADS
The UK’s aerospace, defence, security, and space industries have evolved from pioneering beginnings into a world leading powerhouse of innovation and national […]
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Scottish Defence Growth Deal
Scottish Defence Growth Deal
On 12 March 2026, the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, and the Secretary of State for Scotland, The […]
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Over 1600 students to kick start their career with the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge
Over 1600 students to kick start their career with the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge
Aspiring astronauts, STEM enthusiasts, rocket scientists and engineers will take part in UKROC’s most in-demand competition to date. 422 teams from 234 […]
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Shaping the future of our sectors – International Women’s Day 2026
Shaping the future of our sectors – International Women’s Day 2026
As we mark International Women’s Day 2026 [Sunday 8 March], we celebrate the talented women already shaping the UK’s aerospace, defence, security […]
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Own your future: lessons from our New Professionals Forum
Own your future: lessons from our New Professionals Forum
As we mark National Careers Week 2026 (2-7 March) and Scottish Apprenticeship Week (2-6 March), it’s a great opportunity to champion the […]
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The ADS Business Development Centre – are you making the most of it?
The ADS Business Development Centre – are you making the most of it?
The Business Development Centre (BDC) is a key resource for ADS members, offering insight on programmes and tender notices and helping you […]
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Delivering NATO-First: The Industrial Test
Delivering NATO-First: The Industrial Test
As we approach the forthcoming NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary at NATO HQ on 25 – 26 February 2026, we need […]
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Reflections from the Munich Security Conference
Reflections from the Munich Security Conference
“To meet the wider threat, it’s clear that we are going to have to spend more, faster.” These were the very welcome […]
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