September 19, 2023

Strengthening the defence enterprise by 2025

Strengthening the defence enterprise by 2025

Written by Zach West, MBDA secondee. Introduction On 12 September 2023 Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) released a refreshed strategy, following their […]

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September 12, 2023

AUKUS Pillar II – Recommendations for the UK System

AUKUS Pillar II – Recommendations for the UK System

The formation of AUKUS builds on the long-standing history and cooperation between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States which have […]

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September 11, 2023

ADS Defence Outlook 2023

ADS Defence Outlook 2023

The importance of the UK defence sector continues to grow as global threats and volatility increases. The defence sector directly employs 147,500 […]

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August 17, 2023

Northern Ireland – Facts & Figures 2023

Northern Ireland – Facts & Figures 2023

From technology and exports to apprenticeships and investment, ADS sectors are vital to Northern Ireland’s growth. On track to achieve a target […]

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August 16, 2023

DSEI 2023 ADS Pavilion – securing UK advantage

DSEI 2023 ADS Pavilion – securing UK advantage

Welcome to the ADS Pavilion – our sell-out United Kingdom pavilion at DSEI 2023, where more than 190 members have joined us […]

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July 26, 2023

Small steps to save the planet with ADS Rewards – July member offers

Small steps to save the planet with ADS Rewards – July member offers

Explore a range of sustainable offers this summer From the clothes you wear, the methods of transport you use or the food […]

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July 21, 2023

ADS members shine in recent engineering awards from Enginuity

ADS members shine in recent engineering awards from Enginuity

ADS was invited to attend Enginuity’s Skills Awards 2023 last month. This important annual celebration shines a light on the people and […]

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July 20, 2023

ADS hosts aviation sector following publication of CAA review

ADS hosts aviation sector following publication of CAA review

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) was one of the ‘arms lengths bodies’ to have its form, function and effectiveness independently reviewed. […]

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July 19, 2023

Analysis: Defence Command Paper Refresh

Analysis: Defence Command Paper Refresh

The 18 July publication of the much-awaited Defence Command Paper Refresh spells out the future for our sectors. Our defence experts take […]

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July 19, 2023

National Security and Investment Act – Annual Report 2023

National Security and Investment Act – Annual Report 2023

The second annual report of the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) 2021 has been published by the Government, covering the year […]

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July 18, 2023

A new era in countering terrorism

A new era in countering terrorism

Introduction The Government has today (18 July 2023) published a refresh of CONTEST, the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy, which is more than 20 […]

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July 5, 2023

A Renewed Industrial Strategy for the UK

A Renewed Industrial Strategy for the UK

We are proud to represent the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors – which are an engine of economic growth and […]

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June 30, 2023

Millie Perrin Work experience blog

Millie Perrin Work experience blog

Blog written by Millie Perrin, an a-level student who joined ADS Chief Economist, Aimie Stone for a week of work experience.   About […]

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June 30, 2023

Placement experience at ADS

Placement experience at ADS

Blog written by James Wisbey, a Politics, Philosophy and Economics student at the University of York who joined ADS Head of Policy, […]

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