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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2025 Spending Review: what does it mean for our sectors?
2025 Spending Review: what does it mean for our sectors?
On 11 June 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, presented her first Spending Review (SR) to Parliament. Budget allocations for […]
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Join us at Paris Air Show 2025 – ADS Run of Show
Join us at Paris Air Show 2025 – ADS Run of Show
ADS is delighted to once again be hosting the United Kingdom Pavilion at Paris Air Show 2025. Paris Air Show is the […]
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ADS and AMDIE sign a Memorandum of Understanding boosting industrial cooperation
ADS and AMDIE sign a Memorandum of Understanding boosting industrial cooperation
Last week, ADS CEO Kevin Craven and AMDIE General Director Ali Sedikki signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost industrial cooperation […]
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Victory in Europe (VE) Day 2025 – 80th Anniversary
Victory in Europe (VE) Day 2025 – 80th Anniversary
Today is Victory in Europe (VE) Day 2025, marking 80 years since the official surrender of Nazi Germany and the end […]
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Record UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Teignmouth Community School crowned national champions
Record UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Teignmouth Community School crowned national champions
Students from Teignmouth Community School in Devon claim victory at this year’s UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC). This year’s competition brought together […]
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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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