Shaping 2026: ADS’ priorities for the year ahead
Shaping 2026: ADS’ priorities for the year ahead
A very busy 2025 has finally drawn to a close. As we look to the year ahead, there is much to reflect […]
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NATO, Industry and Credible Deterrence in an Uncertain World
NATO, Industry and Credible Deterrence in an Uncertain World
2026 has begun with a series of shocks — many unexpected, all reinforcing the sense that we continue to live in volatile […]
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The NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary
The NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary
The recent NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary held in Bucharest underscored a pivotal moment for NATO and our industry relations. Behind […]
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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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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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Join us at Paris Air Show 2025 – ADS Run of Show
Join us at Paris Air Show 2025 – ADS Run of Show
ADS is delighted to once again be hosting the United Kingdom Pavilion at Paris Air Show 2025. Paris Air Show is the […]
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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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ADS and ASD welcome UK-EU Security & Defence Partnership, urge swift implementation
ADS and ASD welcome UK-EU Security & Defence Partnership, urge swift implementation
ADS and ASD welcome the new UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership agreed at the 2025 Leaders Summit, calling for swift implementation to […]
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24 hours in Japan
24 hours in Japan
Last month, I had the pleasure of joining the Foreign Secretary, Business and Trade Secretary, and some very talented colleagues and […]
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Response to US tariffs – with ongoing updates.
Response to US tariffs – with ongoing updates.
UPDATE: 17 June 2025 The latest executive order leaving the US is phenomenally welcome news for the aerospace sector that delivers £13.6 […]
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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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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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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 […]
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Successful Trade Mission to Ukraine
Successful Trade Mission to Ukraine
On behalf of UK industry, ADS is proud to have led a successful trade mission to Ukraine to further enhance industry relationships […]
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