Security in a shifting world
Security in a shifting world
It feels as though the world has shifted once again since I last sat down to write this weekly note. Returning from […]
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LINEV Systems UK wins ADS Security Innovation Award
LINEV Systems UK wins ADS Security Innovation Award
LINEV Systems UK has won this year’s ADS Security Innovation Award for their baggage screening system, LV STREAM The judges were impressed […]
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Near 170% increase in security sector turnover since 2015, new data from ADS reveals
Near 170% increase in security sector turnover since 2015, new data from ADS reveals
The Security and Resilience Outlook from ADS highlights that the sector delivered £27.6 billion in turnover in 2025, a 168% increase on […]
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The ADS Business Development Centre – are you making the most of it?
The ADS Business Development Centre – are you making the most of it?
The Business Development Centre (BDC) is a key resource for ADS members, offering insight on programmes and tender notices and helping you […]
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Police Reform White Paper: ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’
Police Reform White Paper: ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’
Today’s Police Reform White Paper, ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’, sets out a comprehensive package of reforms designed […]
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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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Joseph Reffitt becomes new Director of ADS Northern Ireland
Joseph Reffitt becomes new Director of ADS Northern Ireland
Joseph Reffitt joins the ADS leadership team as Director of ADS Northern Ireland This appointment strengthens ADS’ mission to support the aerospace, […]
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What is a “Meet the Buyer” event?
What is a “Meet the Buyer” event?
Networking shouldn’t be measured by the number of conversations you have. In today’s competitive aerospace, defence, security, and space markets, what is […]
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ADS Appoints Chief of Staff; Begins recruitment for Security and Resilience Director
ADS Appoints Chief of Staff; Begins recruitment for Security and Resilience Director
ADS today announces key leadership changes designed to strengthen its organisational capabilities and enhance support for almost 1,800 members across the UK’s […]
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Business readiness: Launching the ADS digital training programme 2026
Business readiness: Launching the ADS digital training programme 2026
Emerging technologies are rapidly disrupting how organisations across the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors operate, compete and grow. Through our Business […]
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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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Introducing the ADS Business Services Network
Introducing the ADS Business Services Network
Within our 1700+ member companies, there is a growing cluster of specialist service providers covering a wide range of professional domains. They […]
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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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What does digital transformation really mean for SMEs in aerospace and defence?
What does digital transformation really mean for SMEs in aerospace and defence?
As the aerospace industry rapidly embraces digital capabilities to enhance productivity and operational efficiency, it’s clear that digital transformation is becoming a […]
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Celebrating National Maths Week: The Backbone of Innovation across ADS Sectors
Celebrating National Maths Week: The Backbone of Innovation across ADS Sectors
Maths is the silent engine powering innovation across our sectors. As we mark National Maths Week (15-23 November 2025), it is worth […]
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