Celebrating NATEP: A Decade of Innovation and Impact
Celebrating NATEP: A Decade of Innovation and Impact
Making ideas happen Earlier this month, we came together to celebrate the conclusion of the National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (NATEP) — […]
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Aerospace Strategy and Industry Engagement – Q1 Update
Aerospace Strategy and Industry Engagement – Q1 Update
The first round of aerospace focused special interest group (SIG) quarterly meetings has recently finished. Our groups have continued to balance strategic […]
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Military Innovations in Contemporary Warfare, Ukraine
Military Innovations in Contemporary Warfare, Ukraine
As part of our ongoing engagement both within Ukraine and with our Ukrainian counterparts, last week, ADS sponsored the ‘Military Innovations in […]
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Business confidence drops a third in aerospace, defence, security and space, says ADS
Business confidence drops a third in aerospace, defence, security and space, says ADS
Business confidence dropped nearly a third at the end of 2024, compared to 6 months prior Half of businesses expected to […]
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24 hours in Japan
24 hours in Japan
Last month, I had the pleasure of joining the Foreign Secretary, Business and Trade Secretary, and some very talented colleagues and […]
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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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UKROC regional winners gear up for national finals and Paris showdown
UKROC regional winners gear up for national finals and Paris showdown
Over the past fortnight, we’ve travelled across the UK, hosting our seven regional UKROC competitions. Hundreds of schoolchildren have put their […]
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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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Two thirds increase in aircraft orders shows signs of a stabilising aircraft market
Two thirds increase in aircraft orders shows signs of a stabilising aircraft market
February 2025 aircraft orders are up almost two thirds compared to 2024 figures 86 aircraft deliveries in February 2025 represents the highest […]
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Biggest UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Slemish College top the Northern Ireland Regional Finals
Biggest UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Slemish College top the Northern Ireland Regional Finals
12 teams took part in the Northern Ireland Regional Finals of the 2025 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) Slemish College are […]
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Skills-based hiring for digital transformation in aerospace
Skills-based hiring for digital transformation in aerospace
The aerospace industry is increasingly embracing digital capabilities to drive significant improvements in productivity, operational efficiency, and competitiveness. As the sector navigates […]
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13 teams of Welsh schoolchildren go rocket-to-rocket at the UKROC regionals
13 teams of Welsh schoolchildren go rocket-to-rocket at the UKROC regionals
66 students took part in the inaugural Welsh regional finals of the 2025 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) Haverfordwest High VC School […]
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EU Defence White Paper
EU Defence White Paper
Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 undeniably transformed Europe’s security landscape and underscored the criticality of alliances to ensure collective […]
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Kata Escott becomes new ADS Vice President for Space
Kata Escott becomes new ADS Vice President for Space
Kata Escott, UK Managing Director and Head of Country at Airbus Defence and Space, joins the ADS Board as the new Vice […]
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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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