The UK’s Armed Forces – A Vision of Cooperation and Modernisation
The UK’s Armed Forces – A Vision of Cooperation and Modernisation
On 11 February Secretary of State (SoS) for Defence Gavin Williamson delivered a speech about the immediate and long-term future of the […]
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ADS Annual Dinner: The Value of the UK Defence Industry
ADS Annual Dinner: The Value of the UK Defence Industry
At the ADS Annual Dinner on 23 January 2019, we were joined by members from across the aerospace, defence, security and space […]
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Defence Procurement – Buying More for Less
Defence Procurement – Buying More for Less
This blog was written by Max Hardy, a graduate industry secondee at ADS Group. With 2018 having come to a close […]
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Winging It Episode 3 – An ADS Podcast
Winging It Episode 3 – An ADS Podcast
In the third episode of Winging It, we take a look at some of the main highlights from 2018, including Farnborough International […]
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The Changing of the Guard – New Armed Forces Chiefs Appointed
The Changing of the Guard – New Armed Forces Chiefs Appointed
Last week the four new Chiefs of the Armed Forces were announced. In the first half of next year the most senior […]
Read moreWinging It Episode 2 – An ADS Podcast
Winging It Episode 2 – An ADS Podcast
The second episode in our podcast series that looks to analyse the key issues for our sectors, featuring a range of guests […]
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Augmented Reality for Warships
Augmented Reality for Warships
Written by Max Hardy, MBDA Secondee Life on board a warship has understandably changed dramatically since their first wooden inception several hundred […]
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Political Declaration: What it means for Defence
Political Declaration: What it means for Defence
The much awaited Draft UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration have been pawed over by every journalist, analyst, and lowly Policy Adviser […]
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Lessons from the Racetrack: Accelerating innovation in our industries
Lessons from the Racetrack: Accelerating innovation in our industries
Earlier this week ADS hosted a forum for members at Williams Advanced Engineering, the company provides world-class technical innovation, engineering, testing and […]
Read moreMaking Defence Spending Work for the UK
Making Defence Spending Work for the UK
Written by Max Hardy, MBDA Secondee. The amount the UK spends on defence has always been a contentious issue, with many saying […]
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NATO – A Lever for the UK’s National Prosperity?
NATO – A Lever for the UK’s National Prosperity?
As the UK prepares to leave the EU it is vital that the Government and Industry review and scrutinise our international engagements […]
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Defence Equipment Plan deemed ‘unaffordable’ by National Audit Office
Defence Equipment Plan deemed ‘unaffordable’ by National Audit Office
On 5 November the MoD released the Defence Equipment Plan 2018 – 2028. This annual release updates the estimates and planning assumptions […]
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Boeing strengthens commitment to UK supply chain
Boeing strengthens commitment to UK supply chain
When Boeing announced the launch of the Office of UK Industrial Capability at a UK Supplier Showcase held last month in St Louis, […]
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ADS Members form strategic alliance at Boeing’s USA event
ADS Members form strategic alliance at Boeing’s USA event
Earlier this month a delegation of 36 ADS Members met with Boeing Defence, Space & Security (BDS), Global Research and Technology and […]
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ADS promotes UK exports across the globe
ADS promotes UK exports across the globe
Over the next month, ADS will be in Qatar, Bahrain and China, promoting ADS members and highlighting the importance of UK exports. […]
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