Increase in defence spending could deliver 50,000 new jobs by 2035
Increase in defence spending could deliver 50,000 new jobs by 2035
Defence industry body highlights an increase in defence spending to 3% of GDP could deliver 50,000 new jobs by 2035 The value […]
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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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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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Response to US tariffs – with ongoing updates.
Response to US tariffs – with ongoing updates.
UPDATE: 17 June 2025 The latest executive order leaving the US is phenomenally welcome news for the aerospace sector that delivers £13.6 […]
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Behind the numbers: What’s causing the UK’s commercial aircraft backlog and declining orders?
Behind the numbers: What’s causing the UK’s commercial aircraft backlog and declining orders?
With global aircraft deliveries declining and with orders too significantly down, ADS Aerospace Policy Adviser, Tom Oldham outlines the issues faced by […]
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ADS Aerospace Export Focus Group publishes latest Global Aerospace Outlook
ADS Aerospace Export Focus Group publishes latest Global Aerospace Outlook
The UK aerospace sector has continued to demonstrate robust growth and innovation, contributing significantly to the national economy and maintaining its position […]
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UK Memoranda of Understanding with US States: A gateway to improved trade relationships?
UK Memoranda of Understanding with US States: A gateway to improved trade relationships?
Written by George Dietz, ADS Economics and Data Adviser Ahead of International Trade Week (11-15 November) next week, we wanted to take […]
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ADS supports successful UK trade mission to Ukraine
ADS supports successful UK trade mission to Ukraine
Last week, ADS led a trade mission, on behalf of industry, to Kyiv to meet with the Ukrainian Government as well as […]
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AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum July meeting summary
AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum July meeting summary
Following April’s inaugural Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum (ACIF) meeting in Washington DC, the second AUKUS ACIF meeting took place on 24 July […]
Read moreSuccessful Trade Mission to Ukraine
Successful Trade Mission to Ukraine
On behalf of UK industry, ADS is proud to have led a successful trade mission to Ukraine to further enhance industry relationships […]
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Orders and deliveries ahead of 2022 as back-log reaches a record-breaking high
Orders and deliveries ahead of 2022 as back-log reaches a record-breaking high
Year to date orders and deliveries significantly ahead of 2022 Backlog of aircraft orders hits all-time high for third consecutive month £975 […]
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Product markings given two year extension
Product markings given two year extension
Blog written by Lindsay Murray, MBDA Secondee The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, and The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP […]
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Customs Declarations – moving from CHIEF to CDS
Customs Declarations – moving from CHIEF to CDS
The UK customs declaration system has been due for an upgrade since the announcement of the Union Customs Code in 2016. With […]
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At last! Tariff free access to the US for UK steel and aluminium
At last! Tariff free access to the US for UK steel and aluminium
The long-running dispute between the UK and US on steel and aluminium tariffs has at last been resolved, with the US lifting […]
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Managing Brexit: One Year On
Managing Brexit: One Year On
It’s been one year since the UK officially left the European Union (EU) and began looking for new countries to trade with. This week, ADS took the time […]
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