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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ADS UK Defence ESG Charter marks its first year anniversary with annual report launch event and signing ceremony for new signatories
ADS UK Defence ESG Charter marks its first year anniversary with annual report launch event and signing ceremony for new signatories
One year after its launch in January 2024, the UK Defence ESG Charter is truly in full swing. The UK defence industry’s […]
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Happy Holidays from ADS
Happy Holidays from ADS
2024: it’s (almost) a wrap 2024 was a momentous year in global politics, with more than half of the planet holding elections […]
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ADS Welcomes new VPs for Defence and Security & Resilience
ADS Welcomes new VPs for Defence and Security & Resilience
Clive Higgins, CEO of Leonardo UK has been elected the new Vice President for Defence while Dr Budgie Dhanda MBE, cyber security […]
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Setting the Direction for UK Defence: Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy Publications
Setting the Direction for UK Defence: Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy Publications
As we look ahead to 2025, two major publications will define the future of UK defence policy and priorities: the Strategic Defence […]
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Aero Excellence International association is created to accelerate the industrial maturity and the ramp-up within international supply chains
Aero Excellence International association is created to accelerate the industrial maturity and the ramp-up within international supply chains
Press release British, German and French aerospace trade associations have signed the creation of Aero Excellence International association to improve operational excellence, sustainability […]
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The UK Defence ESG Charter: What it is and why it matters
The UK Defence ESG Charter: What it is and why it matters
Written by ADS ESG Executive, Jordan Croskery Background In January 2024, ADS launched the UK Defence ESG Charter. This milestone initiative for […]
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The Strategic Defence Review: ADS’ Submission
The Strategic Defence Review: ADS’ Submission
Written by ADS Defence Policy Adviser, Emma Baker Background: In July, the Prime Minister Commissioned a Strategic Defence Review, to be led […]
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Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy
Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy
When Ada Lovelace published her thoughts on the “Analytical Machine” in 1842, she set into motion a legacy that continues to be […]
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Early Market Engagement task and finish group launched
Early Market Engagement task and finish group launched
Written by ADS Defence Director Samira Braund The Defence Suppliers Forum (DSF) is a vital part of ADS’ engagement with Government on […]
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Get into software engineering – National Coding Week
Get into software engineering – National Coding Week
With National Coding Week kicking off this week 16 – 22 September, it’s the perfect time to explore the diverse career pathways […]
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