The Government’s Cyber Action Plan and the future of UK resilience
The Government’s Cyber Action Plan and the future of UK resilience
Introduction Cyber threats are existential risks. With the UK increasingly targeted by sophisticated state actors and organised crime groups, and vulnerable to […]
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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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Fixing Defence Procurement
Fixing Defence Procurement
Series Introduction On 8 September 2025 the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial […]
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Developing a Resilient UK Industrial Base
Developing a Resilient UK Industrial Base
Series Introduction On 8 September 2025 the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial […]
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At the Leading Edge of Defence Innovation
At the Leading Edge of Defence Innovation
Series Introduction On 8 September 2025 the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial […]
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Backing UK Based Businesses
Backing UK Based Businesses
Series Introduction On the 8 September 2025, the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s […]
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Making Defence an Engine for Growth
Making Defence an Engine for Growth
Series introduction On 8 September 2025, the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial capability […]
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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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ADS calls on Holyrood to support aerospace, defence, security and space
ADS calls on Holyrood to support aerospace, defence, security and space
In its Manifesto for the Scottish Parliamentary elections next year, ADS calls on the next Scottish Government to prioritise economic growth and […]
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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 and GIFAS welcome the commitments made at the UK–France Summit
ADS and GIFAS welcome the commitments made at the UK–France Summit
ADS and GIFAS warmly welcome the commitments made at the UK-France Summit, co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, […]
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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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National Security Strategy 2025
National Security Strategy 2025
On 24 June 2025, the UK Government unveiled its new National Security Strategy (NSS), titled “Security for the British People in a […]
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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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