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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Event Recap: SME Symposium
Event Recap: SME Symposium
On 12 November, ADS hosted an SME Symposium, in partnership with SVGC, at the Larkhill Racecourse. The event brought together SMEs, Mid-Tiers […]
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Secure Innovation Security Reviews Scheme – Apply Today
Secure Innovation Security Reviews Scheme – Apply Today
The security threat to the UK emerging tech industry is growing. But many such businesses remain vulnerable to attack. Secure Innovation is […]
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The ADS Charity Cycle: From Rosyth to Farnborough
The ADS Charity Cycle: From Rosyth to Farnborough
From 27 July 2025 to 1 August 2025, 22 cyclists from across the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors came together for […]
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Trade Strategy 2025
Trade Strategy 2025
On 26 June 2025, the government presented its Trade Strategy. Led by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade (DBT), Rt […]
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Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Key policy wins for ADS and our sectors within the Spring Statement: 1. Increasing the defence budget by £2.2 billion in 2025-26, […]
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NW PRO wins ADS Security Innovation Award
NW PRO wins ADS Security Innovation Award
NW PRO have won the ADS Security Innovation Award for their product NexuSec The judges were impressed by the product’s efficiency […]
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Thank you – our message to our members
Thank you – our message to our members
From ADS Annual Dinner 2025, Chief Executive Kevin Craven talks about why we do what we do for our members… Now, as […]
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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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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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Aero Excellence™ at Farnborough International Airshow: UK, France and Germany announce new initiative to improve supply chain
Aero Excellence™ at Farnborough International Airshow: UK, France and Germany announce new initiative to improve supply chain
The UK, French and German aerospace and defence trade associations are partnering to develop Aero Excellence™ International. The initiative will be a dynamic, […]
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SMEs in the spotlight with our new SME Success Manager, Adam Doyle
SMEs in the spotlight with our new SME Success Manager, Adam Doyle
As our sectors continue to evolve and adapt to an ever changing landscape, our sector teams and membership colleagues actively engage with […]
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New Prime & SME Community Group (PaSMEC) launched
New Prime & SME Community Group (PaSMEC) launched
ADS is pleased to launch the Prime & SME Community Group (PaSMEC). The member group has been created to provide a purposeful […]
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Small Business Saturday 2021 – Supporting SMEs
Small Business Saturday 2021 – Supporting SMEs
Written by Kevin Craven, ADS Chief Executive This Saturday 4 December marks Small Business Saturday, an occasion to celebrate, promote and support […]
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ADS Survey on Banking Support for SMEs
ADS Survey on Banking Support for SMEs
ADS is aware that some SME Member Companies continue to struggle to get banking support for financing and bonding, particularly when exporting. […]
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