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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Securing Our Future, Together
Securing Our Future, Together
In February and March of 2025, ADS and the nationwide unions GMB and Prospect came together to discuss our shared goal to […]
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EU Defence White Paper
EU Defence White Paper
Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 undeniably transformed Europe’s security landscape and underscored the criticality of alliances to ensure collective […]
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Near 250% increase in Security Exports since 2014, new data from ADS reveals
Near 250% increase in Security Exports since 2014, new data from ADS reveals
The Security and Resilience Outlook from ADS highlights that the sector delivered £11.7 billion in exports in 2024, a 244% increase on […]
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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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ADS President’s Breakfast commemorates the 100 Year Partnership between the Ukraine and the UK
ADS President’s Breakfast commemorates the 100 Year Partnership between the Ukraine and the UK
In collaboration with colleagues in the Ukrainian Embassy, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, and ADS, last week, a special edition of the […]
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How Minecraft is inspiring the next generation of engineers through play
How Minecraft is inspiring the next generation of engineers through play
This holiday season, countless families will be unwrapping the magic of Minecraft; a sandbox game where players build and explore virtual worlds […]
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Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation
Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation
Written by Paul Oxley, ADS Director of Government Relations and Policy This week marks an important event in the UK’s engineering calendar […]
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Budget 2024 – Stability at the core of the Government’s growth ambition
Budget 2024 – Stability at the core of the Government’s growth ambition
Written by ADS Chief Economist Aimie Stone The Autumn Budget delivered this week was highly anticipated for several reasons; this was the […]
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The Budget: How our sectors are the key to economic growth
The Budget: How our sectors are the key to economic growth
Written by Nathan Mathiot, ADS Head of Policy It is undeniable that this Government currently faces a significant financial challenge. Every fiscal […]
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