Scottish Defence Growth Deal
Scottish Defence Growth Deal
On 12 March 2026, the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, and the Secretary of State for Scotland, The […]
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UK Security & Resilience Sector Outlook 2026
UK Security & Resilience Sector Outlook 2026
Today we launch the UK Security & Resilience Outlook 2026 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK Security & Resilience […]
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Spring Statement 2026
Spring Statement 2026
On 3 March 2026, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP outlined her Spring Forecast, providing a timely reminder that, […]
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Delivering NATO-First: The Industrial Test
Delivering NATO-First: The Industrial Test
As we approach the forthcoming NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG) Plenary at NATO HQ on 25 – 26 February 2026, we need […]
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Reflections from the Munich Security Conference
Reflections from the Munich Security Conference
“To meet the wider threat, it’s clear that we are going to have to spend more, faster.” These were the very welcome […]
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ADS Manifesto 2024: Two years on…
ADS Manifesto 2024: Two years on…
Two years have now passed since ADS published its Manifesto for 2024’s General Election. A lot has changed in that time. A […]
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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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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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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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