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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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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Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to Scotland grew by more than half since the pandemic, ADS data reveals
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to Scotland grew by more than half since the pandemic, ADS data reveals
The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £3.7 billion to Scotland’s economy in 2024, growth of 55% since 2020 More people […]
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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 warmly welcomes the announcement of a new space unit
ADS warmly welcomes the announcement of a new space unit
On the 20 August 2025, the government announced a merger of the UK Space Agency into the Department for Science, Innovation and […]
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Refreshed Lancaster House agreement: A new ‘Entente Industrielle’ with France
Refreshed Lancaster House agreement: A new ‘Entente Industrielle’ with France
Today’s UK-France Summit marked a significant step forward in defence and security cooperation. We warmly welcome the update to the Lancaster House […]
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UK achieves silver at the International Youth Rocketry Championships
UK achieves silver at the International Youth Rocketry Championships
Teignmouth Community School have taken the silver medal at the International Youth Rocketry Championships The ‘Star Lings’ earned their place to represent […]
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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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Modern Industrial Strategy 2025
Modern Industrial Strategy 2025
On 23 June 2025, the Government set out its long awaited Modern Industrial Strategy. We look forward to working closely with the […]
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Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds in a decade, new ADS data reveals
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to the UK grew two thirds in a decade, new ADS data reveals
The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £42.2 billion to the UK economy last year Businesses in the sector generated £100 […]
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