ADS and BAG welcome the Government’s £2.7bn pledge to support the Al Maktoum International expansion
ADS and BAG welcome the Government’s £2.7bn pledge to support the Al Maktoum International expansion
On the 18 November 2025, a major international boost to Dubai’s aviation future was announced as the UK Export Finance (UKEF) issued […]
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Event Recap: EGADD Annual Main Meeting
Event Recap: EGADD Annual Main Meeting
The Export Group for Aerospace, Defence & Dual Use (EGADD) was founded in September 2004, focusing exclusively on all aspects of export […]
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UK MoD Launches Consultation on the Proposed Creation of a UK Offsets Policy
UK MoD Launches Consultation on the Proposed Creation of a UK Offsets Policy
Today, Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, formally announced plans for a public consultation on the proposed creation of […]
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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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ADS and AMDIE sign a Memorandum of Understanding boosting industrial cooperation
ADS and AMDIE sign a Memorandum of Understanding boosting industrial cooperation
Last week, ADS CEO Kevin Craven and AMDIE General Director Ali Sedikki signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost industrial cooperation […]
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UK Memoranda of Understanding with US States: A gateway to improved trade relationships?
UK Memoranda of Understanding with US States: A gateway to improved trade relationships?
Written by George Dietz, ADS Economics and Data Adviser Ahead of International Trade Week (11-15 November) next week, we wanted to take […]
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Changes to US export rules and how they will affect the UK
Changes to US export rules and how they will affect the UK
Written by Brinley Salzmann, Director – Overseas & Exports The AUKUS initiative, announced in September 2021, is designed to facilitate close cooperation […]
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Farnborough International Airshow 2024: Opening Ceremony Speech from Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International
Farnborough International Airshow 2024: Opening Ceremony Speech from Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International
Good morning. It is my pleasure to be here today to welcome you to the Farnborough International Airshow. This is a great […]
Read moreConsultations on a major factor for the successful delivery of AUKUS
Consultations on a major factor for the successful delivery of AUKUS
On Wednesday 1 May the Directorate of Defence Trade Controls (DDTC) at the US Department of State published, at the start of a […]
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2021 UK defence and security export statistics
2021 UK defence and security export statistics
The Department for International Trade’s UK Defence and Security Exports (DIT UKDSE) has published its annual defence and security export figures for […]
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Customs Declarations – moving from CHIEF to CDS
Customs Declarations – moving from CHIEF to CDS
The UK customs declaration system has been due for an upgrade since the announcement of the Union Customs Code in 2016. With […]
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Will we finally see the lifting of US tariffs on steel?
Will we finally see the lifting of US tariffs on steel?
Last week, the UK and US issued a joint statement on global steel and aluminium capacity, following a call between the UK […]
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Managing Brexit: One Year On
Managing Brexit: One Year On
It’s been one year since the UK officially left the European Union (EU) and began looking for new countries to trade with. This week, ADS took the time […]
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House of Lords Committee report recognises SMEs suffering most one year on from Brexit
House of Lords Committee report recognises SMEs suffering most one year on from Brexit
One year on from the implementation of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), ADS is hosting a webinar next where will […]
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Managing Brexit: UK-EU Status Report
Managing Brexit: UK-EU Status Report
The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 and exited the transition period on 31 December. The UK and EU agreed […]
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