January 29, 2025

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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January 21, 2025

Introducing our 2025 priorities

Introducing our 2025 priorities

Welcome back, one and all. With the festive break now just a distant memory in our minds (despite the turkey that’s still […]

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January 14, 2025

Access to Finance guide for defence and security SMEs – one year on

Access to Finance guide for defence and security SMEs – one year on

One year on from the launch of our Access to Finance Guidance for the defence and security sectors, the document remains just […]

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December 19, 2024

Happy Holidays from ADS

Happy Holidays from ADS

2024: it’s (almost) a wrap 2024 was a momentous year in global politics, with more than half of the planet holding elections […]

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December 17, 2024

ADS Welcomes new VPs for Defence and Security & Resilience

ADS Welcomes new VPs for Defence and Security & Resilience

Clive Higgins, CEO of Leonardo UK has been elected the new Vice President for Defence while Dr Budgie Dhanda MBE, cyber security […]

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October 8, 2024

Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy

Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy

When Ada Lovelace published her thoughts on the “Analytical Machine” in 1842, she set into motion a legacy that continues to be […]

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September 17, 2024

Get into software engineering – National Coding Week

Get into software engineering – National Coding Week

With National Coding Week kicking off this week 16 – 22 September, it’s the perfect time to explore the diverse career pathways […]

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August 7, 2024

The Right to Protest Peacefully

The Right to Protest Peacefully

ADS’ statement on the right to protest peacefully: The right to a peaceful protest is one that is critical to UK society. […]

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July 26, 2024

Farnborough International Airshow 2024 Highlights

Farnborough International Airshow 2024 Highlights

“The 2024 Farnborough International Airshow – the most in demand in the event’s 75 + year history – has drawn to a […]

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May 21, 2024

Delivering Smarter Regulation

Delivering Smarter Regulation

Written by Prenavin Mudaly, Industry Secondee Enhancing the UK Regulatory Landscape to Foster Innovation, Investment and Growth The UK Government recently published […]

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May 16, 2024

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 This week is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on […]

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March 12, 2024

ADS Security & Resilience Outlook 2024

ADS Security & Resilience Outlook 2024

The UK’s security and resilience sector faces a dynamic year ahead in 2024, shaped by a shifting domestic policy agenda, rapid technological […]

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March 8, 2024

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024

Happy International Women’s Day! Each year, this day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights […]

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March 4, 2024

Security & Resilience – insight into current and future skills

Security & Resilience – insight into current and future skills

It’s National Careers Week and with Security & Policing 2024 only a week away, we have invited Ruby Buxton, Innovation and Skills […]

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