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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Defence dividend in action as ADS members raise over £12,500 for charity
Defence dividend in action as ADS members raise over £12,500 for charity
The inaugural charity cycle by trade association ADS and its members has raised over £12,500 22 cyclists completed the 478-mile journey from […]
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GCSE Results Day: Grades open doors but skills build futures
GCSE Results Day: Grades open doors but skills build futures
For students across the UK, GCSE results day is a mix of sweaty palms, racing hearts and dreams about what comes next. […]
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UK Economy Shows Resilience – ADS Sectors Stepping Up
UK Economy Shows Resilience – ADS Sectors Stepping Up
The latest UK economic data is in, and there’s cause for cautious optimism beneath the headlines. UK GDP rose by +0.4% in […]
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Joe Thompson’s Internship Experience
Joe Thompson’s Internship Experience
This blog has been written by Joe Thompson, a first year Economics student at the University of Nottingham. Joe joined the ADS […]
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Driving Real Supply Chain Connections: ADS’ B2B Engagement Successes
Driving Real Supply Chain Connections: ADS’ B2B Engagement Successes
In the first half of 2025, ADS has continued to deliver high-impact B2B supply chain development engagements, connecting our members directly with […]
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Aerospace Strategy and Industry Engagement – Q2 Update
Aerospace Strategy and Industry Engagement – Q2 Update
The second round of aerospace focused special interest group (SIG) have recently reconvened for the second quarter with strong momentum. Several common […]
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Aircraft deliveries up a fifth, marking the strongest half-year delivery performance since 2019
Aircraft deliveries up a fifth, marking the strongest half-year delivery performance since 2019
596 aircraft were delivered in the first six months of 2025, representing a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2024 […]
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Unpacking the EU’s €2 Trillion MFF Proposal
Unpacking the EU’s €2 Trillion MFF Proposal
On Tuesday 16 July 2025, the European Commission unveiled its vision for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). This long-term EU budget […]
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ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with SSAFA the Armed Forces charity
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with SSAFA the Armed Forces charity
This summer, ADS is hosting our inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […]
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ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Motivez
ADS Charity Cycle 2025: A Conversation with Motivez
This summer, ADS is hosting our inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […]
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ADS, BDLI and BDSV welcome increased cooperation between the United Kingdom and Germany
ADS, BDLI and BDSV welcome increased cooperation between the United Kingdom and Germany
On 17 July 2025, The United Kingdom and Germany signed a historic bilateral treaty – dubbed the Kensington Treaty – marking the […]
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Deepening industry collaboration across the Front-Line Commands
Deepening industry collaboration across the Front-Line Commands
Just like buses, three come along at once and June was no different. As part of our longstanding relationship and support of […]
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ADS and GIFAS welcome the commitments made at the UK–France Summit
ADS and GIFAS welcome the commitments made at the UK–France Summit
ADS and GIFAS warmly welcome the commitments made at the UK-France Summit, co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, […]
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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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