Over 1600 students to kick start their career with the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge
Over 1600 students to kick start their career with the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge
Aspiring astronauts, STEM enthusiasts, rocket scientists and engineers will take part in UKROC’s most in-demand competition to date. 422 teams from 234 […]
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Strengthening Transnational Partnerships: UK–Lithuania Space Engagement at Space-Comm Europe 2026
Strengthening Transnational Partnerships: UK–Lithuania Space Engagement at Space-Comm Europe 2026
Space-Comm Expo Europe 2026 provides a welcomed platform to showcase the growing strategic partnership between the UK and Lithuanian space sectors. We […]
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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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What to Expect at Space Comm 2026
What to Expect at Space Comm 2026
There is no better moment to have that conversation with our political stakeholders than when the sector comes together on 4–5 March […]
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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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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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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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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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European Space Agency CM25 outcome
European Space Agency CM25 outcome
During the European Council of Ministers on 26 – 27 November 2025, the UK announced a £1.7bn investment package in ESA programmes. […]
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Autumn Budget 2025: ADS Reaction
Autumn Budget 2025: ADS Reaction
On 26 November 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented the Autumn Budget to Parliament. Its tax-raising measures are worth […]
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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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ADS Northern Ireland Director Leslie Orr Announces Retirement After 15 Years of Service
ADS Northern Ireland Director Leslie Orr Announces Retirement After 15 Years of Service
Belfast – ADS today announced that Leslie Orr, Director of ADS Northern Ireland, will retire in February 2026, following a distinguished 15-year […]
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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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