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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The NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary
The NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary
The recent NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary held in Bucharest underscored a pivotal moment for NATO and our industry relations. Behind […]
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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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At the Leading Edge of Defence Innovation
At the Leading Edge of Defence Innovation
Series Introduction On 8 September 2025 the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial […]
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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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Backing UK Based Businesses
Backing UK Based Businesses
Series Introduction On the 8 September 2025, the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s […]
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Bridging the Gap: Supporting SME Success in the Cyber and Digital Space – a panel discussion at Advanced Engineering
Bridging the Gap: Supporting SME Success in the Cyber and Digital Space – a panel discussion at Advanced Engineering
Our 40+ Special Interest Groups, convene members with specialist knowledge and expertise to network, discuss policy objects and access business opportunities. The […]
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ADS Northern Ireland Director Leslie Orr Announces Retirement After 15 Years of Service
ADS Northern Ireland Director Leslie Orr Announces Retirement After 15 Years of Service
Belfast – ADS today announced that Leslie Orr, Director of ADS Northern Ireland, will retire in February 2026, following a distinguished 15-year […]
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Making Defence an Engine for Growth
Making Defence an Engine for Growth
Series introduction On 8 September 2025, the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial capability […]
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Event Recap: EGADD Annual Main Meeting
Event Recap: EGADD Annual Main Meeting
The Export Group for Aerospace, Defence & Dual Use (EGADD) was founded in September 2004, focusing exclusively on all aspects of export […]
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UK MoD Launches Consultation on the Proposed Creation of a UK Offsets Policy
UK MoD Launches Consultation on the Proposed Creation of a UK Offsets Policy
Today, Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, formally announced plans for a public consultation on the proposed creation of […]
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Introducing the new Digital Query Platform
Introducing the new Digital Query Platform
ADS Digital Query Platform – Your Peer-to-Peer Advice Tool In today’s fast-changing digital landscape, staying ahead is essential. That’s why ADS is […]
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The ADS Charity Cycle: From Rosyth to Farnborough
The ADS Charity Cycle: From Rosyth to Farnborough
From 27 July 2025 to 1 August 2025, 22 cyclists from across the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors came together for […]
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ADS calls on Holyrood to support aerospace, defence, security and space
ADS calls on Holyrood to support aerospace, defence, security and space
In its Manifesto for the Scottish Parliamentary elections next year, ADS calls on the next Scottish Government to prioritise economic growth and […]
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DSEI 2025? It’s a wrap
DSEI 2025? It’s a wrap
If, like me, you’re settling down today with a mountain of unread emails, stack of business cards to follow up on, and […]
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