Parliament
June 8, 2018

House of Commons Defence Committee Highlights Importance of Defence Co-operation

House of Commons Defence Committee Highlights Importance of Defence Co-operation

On Friday 8th June the House of Commons Defence Committee published a report on the UK Government’s proposals for a future security […]

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World Oceans Day – Conservation and The Royal Navy

World Oceans Day – Conservation and The Royal Navy

8 June is World Oceans Day, a global celebration of what is being done to protect and preserve our oceans and seas. […]

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June 5, 2018

Public Engagement – The Future of the RAF

Public Engagement – The Future of the RAF

Last week Downing Street was graced by a machine etched into the psyche of anyone who has ever attended a British air […]

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Black Hornet Nano
June 4, 2018

Maximising the potential of UAVs in defence

Maximising the potential of UAVs in defence

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have been used in the military for years but there is still much more capability this technology can […]

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June 1, 2018

Trump, steel and protectionism

Trump, steel and protectionism

After originally exempting the EU, Canada and Mexico from steel and aluminium import tariffs, the US removed their exemptions today. All three […]

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Apprentices with Transport Secretary Chris Grayling
May 10, 2018

Apprentices: Engineering Our Future

Apprentices: Engineering Our Future

The annual ADS Apprenticeship Reception was held in the House of Commons last week which celebrated the important role of the 12,000 […]

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May 4, 2018

Defence – Contributing to a National Prosperity at Home and Abroad #ADSFacts

Defence – Contributing to a National Prosperity at Home and Abroad #ADSFacts

The UK Defence Industry continues to make significant contributions to the UK economy, as well as supporting the vision of a Global […]

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Parliament
April 20, 2018

MPs debate merits of Industrial Strategy

MPs debate merits of Industrial Strategy

On Wednesday 18 April the Government held a general debate on the Industrial Strategy in the House of Commons. Business Secretary Greg […]

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March 28, 2018

Combat Air – Leveraging Our Surroundings

Combat Air – Leveraging Our Surroundings

The UK has placed itself at the forefront of civil and military aviation for decades; and the development of a Combat Air […]

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March 7, 2018

Combat Air – A Timely Reminder

Combat Air – A Timely Reminder

On 5th March 1936 Joseph ‘Mutt’ Summers climbed into the cockpit and flew into the skies above Eastleigh Aerodrome for an eight […]

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March 6, 2018

The Challenge of Better Public Procurement

The Challenge of Better Public Procurement

The challenge of better public procurement is felt right across Government, with many departments being asked to deliver better value for money […]

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March 2, 2018

Current Position on the Post-Brexit Security and Defence Relationship

Current Position on the Post-Brexit Security and Defence Relationship

As news on the UK’s negotiating position becomes ever so slightly clearer week by week, the EU’s Task Force 50 has released […]

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Brexit
February 8, 2018

The future of UK chemical regulation after Brexit

The future of UK chemical regulation after Brexit

Chemical regulation might feel like a dry topic, of interest mainly to scientists and engineers. Yet chemicals are involved in every aspect […]

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November 6, 2017

3 Reasons to Exhibit with ADS at the Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle

3 Reasons to Exhibit with ADS at the Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle

The Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle (A&DSS) is a bi-annual event, sponsored by Boeing, which brings together the worldwide supply chain […]

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September 8, 2017

Launch of the 2017 Defence and Security Outlook reports

Launch of the 2017 Defence and Security Outlook reports

ADS has launched its 2017 Defence and Security Outlook Reports. Following another prosperous year, these reports illustrate the unique contribution the UK’s […]

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