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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European Defence Industrial Development Programme Releases First Work Packages
European Defence Industrial Development Programme Releases First Work Packages
The European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) is a European Union-led initiative designed to improve the military capability of European nations and […]
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Team Tempest reaches out to UK industry
Team Tempest reaches out to UK industry
On 19 March Team Tempest and RAF Command briefed over 300 industry and Government attendees at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference […]
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Secretary of State Announces Commitments to Invest in UK Prosperity
Secretary of State Announces Commitments to Invest in UK Prosperity
Yesterday, Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Defence lay a written statement in front of the House of Commons listing a series […]
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Defence Growth Partnership appoints new Industry Co-Chair
Defence Growth Partnership appoints new Industry Co-Chair
The Defence Growth Partnership (DGP) has appointed Andrew Cowdery as its new Industry Co-Chair. Andrew Cowdery joins Richard Harrington MP, Parliamentary Under […]
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Thales Demonstrate Prosperity in Action
Thales Demonstrate Prosperity in Action
Written by Ally Ambroziak, Government Relations, Thales UK. Last week saw the launch of an independent report commissioned by Thales. We took […]
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