Members meet prime contractors in our latest business development programme
Members meet prime contractors in our latest business development programme
Members in the defence and aerospace sectors had the opportunity to engage with prime contractors and suppliers over the last few months. […]
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Defence in the Political Spotlight
Defence in the Political Spotlight
It has been a busy week for defence issues in Westminster this week all starting with the last Defence Questions before the […]
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Spotlight on events: Defence Fireside Chats
Spotlight on events: Defence Fireside Chats
Fireside chats may have been coined in the 1930s, but they remain an effective way for imparting expert knowledge in an informal […]
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MOD appoints first female Chief Scientific Adviser
MOD appoints first female Chief Scientific Adviser
Professor Dame Angela McLean has been appointed as the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) next Chief Scientific Adviser. Professor McLean is currently a […]
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A spotlight on technologies in aerospace, defence and security
A spotlight on technologies in aerospace, defence and security
On Thursday ADS member Atkins held a press event in London to showcase their technologies in the aerospace, defence and security sectors. […]
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The growing need for cyber protection controls in the SME defence supply chain
The growing need for cyber protection controls in the SME defence supply chain
As prime contractors invest in increasingly effective cyber-defence strategies, attackers are using new ways to gain access to computer networks. This includes […]
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SMEs get tips on doing business in defence
SMEs get tips on doing business in defence
Last month, in the latest of our meet the primes engagement events, we collaborated with DIT DSO and the West of England […]
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UK Defence: Building a Prosperous Future Through Innovation and Exports #ADSfacts
UK Defence: Building a Prosperous Future Through Innovation and Exports #ADSfacts
This week ADS launched our Facts & Figures for 2019. This annual release covers the headline numbers that demonstrate the health, vitality, […]
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Winging It Podcast – Women in Defence
Winging It Podcast – Women in Defence
The seventh episode of our Winging It podcast is about Women in Defence. We also talk to schools from across the country […]
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Celebrating 50 Years of the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent
Celebrating 50 Years of the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD). Since April 1969, there has always been a Royal […]
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The Prosperity Considerations of Fleet Solid Support
The Prosperity Considerations of Fleet Solid Support
The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships contract continues to be a point of contention for MPs, military commentators and industry alike. Since […]
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Defence Industry Vision 2025 – principles of success
Defence Industry Vision 2025 – principles of success
On Wednesday 3 April the Ministry of Defence (MOD) hosted the first Defence Suppliers Forum Main of 2019. This meeting saw the […]
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Royal Navy awarded £75m investment for innovative technology
Royal Navy awarded £75m investment for innovative technology
On Monday 1 April Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson announced an investment of £75m for innovative projects in the Royal […]
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MoD publishes the Defence SME Action Plan 2019 – 2022
MoD publishes the Defence SME Action Plan 2019 – 2022
On Friday 29th March the Ministry of Defence (MoD) released the Defence SME Action Plan 2019 – 2022. This is the MoD’s […]
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2019 Women in Defence Awards Launched
2019 Women in Defence Awards Launched
Last week the 4th annual Women in Defence UK awards opened nominations. Over the past three years the Women in Defence UK […]
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