Value of defence and security sectors to the UK economy doubled in the last decade
Value of defence and security sectors to the UK economy doubled in the last decade
Defence and security industries added almost £27 billion to the UK economy in 2024 Exports from the sector have more than doubled […]
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ADS set to host more than 180 world-leading companies at DSEI 2025
ADS set to host more than 180 world-leading companies at DSEI 2025
Hosted by UK trade association ADS, the ADS Pavilion is home to over 180 organisations at DSEI 2025 The ADS Pavilion is […]
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ADS responds to the Defence Industrial Strategy
ADS responds to the Defence Industrial Strategy
On 8 September 2025, the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy, with newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence […]
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Increase in defence spending could deliver 50,000 new jobs by 2035
Increase in defence spending could deliver 50,000 new jobs by 2035
Defence industry body highlights an increase in defence spending to 3% of GDP could deliver 50,000 new jobs by 2035 The value […]
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Building ESG foundations: A practical case study from ADS
Building ESG foundations: A practical case study from ADS
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reporting is becoming increasingly important across the aerospace and defence sectors, including for SMEs. GHG reporting helps identify […]
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Working with UK Public Financial Institutions
Working with UK Public Financial Institutions
Introduction The publication of the Spending Review, the Industrial Strategy and the Trade Strategy in June 2025 brought a range of financial measures […]
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ADS, BDLI and BDSV welcome increased cooperation between the United Kingdom and Germany
ADS, BDLI and BDSV welcome increased cooperation between the United Kingdom and Germany
On 17 July 2025, The United Kingdom and Germany signed a historic bilateral treaty – dubbed the Kensington Treaty – marking the […]
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Deepening industry collaboration across the Front-Line Commands
Deepening industry collaboration across the Front-Line Commands
Just like buses, three come along at once and June was no different. As part of our longstanding relationship and support of […]
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Refreshed Lancaster House agreement: A new ‘Entente Industrielle’ with France
Refreshed Lancaster House agreement: A new ‘Entente Industrielle’ with France
Today’s UK-France Summit marked a significant step forward in defence and security cooperation. We warmly welcome the update to the Lancaster House […]
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Defence & Economic Growth Taskforce Report
Defence & Economic Growth Taskforce Report
The publication of the Defence & Economic Growth Taskforce, outlines practical steps for how UK government and industry can align defence investment […]
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Trade Strategy 2025
Trade Strategy 2025
On 26 June 2025, the government presented its Trade Strategy. Led by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade (DBT), Rt […]
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Modern Industrial Strategy 2025
Modern Industrial Strategy 2025
On 23 June 2025, the Government set out its long awaited Modern Industrial Strategy. We look forward to working closely with the […]
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Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds in a decade, new ADS data reveals
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds in a decade, new ADS data reveals
The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £42.2 billion to the UK economy last year Businesses in the sector generated £100 […]
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ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2025
ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2025
Today we launch the UK Defence Sector Outlook 2025 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK defence sector faces an […]
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2025 Spending Review: what does it mean for our sectors?
2025 Spending Review: what does it mean for our sectors?
On 11 June 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented her first Spending Review (SR) to Parliament. Budget allocations for […]
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