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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ADS Industry Facts & Figures 2023 – launched!
ADS Industry Facts & Figures 2023 – launched!
Today we launch the ADS Facts and Figures document for 2023, showcasing 2022 data. The annual ADS Industry Facts and Figures guide […]
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