Victory in Europe (VE) Day 2025 – 80th Anniversary
Victory in Europe (VE) Day 2025 – 80th Anniversary
Today is Victory in Europe (VE) Day 2025, marking 80 years since the official surrender of Nazi Germany and the end […]
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Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Key policy wins for ADS and our sectors within the Spring Statement: 1. Increasing the defence budget by £2.2 billion in 2025-26, […]
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Skills-based hiring for digital transformation in aerospace
Skills-based hiring for digital transformation in aerospace
The aerospace industry is increasingly embracing digital capabilities to drive significant improvements in productivity, operational efficiency, and competitiveness. As the sector navigates […]
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EU Defence White Paper
EU Defence White Paper
Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 undeniably transformed Europe’s security landscape and underscored the criticality of alliances to ensure collective […]
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The UK Defence Ecosystem: a defining week
The UK Defence Ecosystem: a defining week
With all the current geo-political uncertainly, the Government’s announcements this week has highlighted the importance and value of our sector and provides […]
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Leading Defence Firms Demonstrate Record Progress in ESG Commitments
Leading Defence Firms Demonstrate Record Progress in ESG Commitments
Inaugural report from UK Defence ESG Charter shows half of energy used by signatories is renewable, at least a 20% increase in […]
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7 Things to Consider When Applying for an ADS Meet the Buyer Event
7 Things to Consider When Applying for an ADS Meet the Buyer Event
In today’s competitive marketplace, securing opportunities to engage with potential Buyers through B2B meetings can be a game-changer for suppliers. Examples of […]
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My marketing apprenticeship journey from ADS’ Marley Sookool
My marketing apprenticeship journey from ADS’ Marley Sookool
Starting an apprenticeship is an exciting journey filled with hands-on learning and real-world insight. In this blog for National Apprenticeship Week 2025, […]
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National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Hear from our members’ apprentices
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Hear from our members’ apprentices
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025! It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025! Each year this week serves as a chance to bring together businesses […]
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National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Meet ADS Scotland’s Business Development Manager
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Meet ADS Scotland’s Business Development Manager
From apprentice toolmaker to ADS Business Development Manager: The Power of Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are the foundation of lifelong careers. In 2022, our […]
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Join us at DPRTE 2025: New ADS Pavilion, Meet the MOD and more
Join us at DPRTE 2025: New ADS Pavilion, Meet the MOD and more
DPRTE is the UK’s leading Defence Procurement & Supply chain event taking place annually at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. […]
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Thank you – our message to our members
Thank you – our message to our members
From ADS Annual Dinner 2025, Chief Executive Kevin Craven talks about why we do what we do for our members… Now, as […]
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ADS CEO addresses the 2025 Annual Dinner
ADS CEO addresses the 2025 Annual Dinner
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for joining us at the ADS Annual Dinner. Fifteen years since this event first […]
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Introducing our 2025 priorities
Introducing our 2025 priorities
Welcome back, one and all. With the festive break now just a distant memory in our minds (despite the turkey that’s still […]
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Access to Finance guide for defence and security SMEs – one year on
Access to Finance guide for defence and security SMEs – one year on
One year on from the launch of our Access to Finance Guidance for the defence and security sectors, the document remains just […]
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