Ukrainian defence industry to gain unparalleled support through new ADS membership offer
Ukrainian defence industry to gain unparalleled support through new ADS membership offer
London (11 September 2025) – In a world first, ADS is offering defence companies headquartered in Ukraine the opportunity to become members […]
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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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Value of defence and security sectors to the UK economy doubled in the last decade
Value of defence and security sectors to the UK economy doubled in the last decade
Defence and security industries added almost £27 billion to the UK economy in 2024 Exports from the sector have more than doubled […]
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ADS set to host more than 180 world-leading companies at DSEI 2025
ADS set to host more than 180 world-leading companies at DSEI 2025
Hosted by UK trade association ADS, the ADS Pavilion is home to over 180 organisations at DSEI 2025 The ADS Pavilion is […]
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ADS responds to the Defence Industrial Strategy
ADS responds to the Defence Industrial Strategy
On 8 September 2025, the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy, with newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence […]
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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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Highest year-to-date aircraft deliveries since 2019, ADS reports
Highest year-to-date aircraft deliveries since 2019, ADS reports
In July 2025, 116 aircraft were delivered, the highest year-to-date figures since 2019 with 712 aircraft deliveries recorded in the first seven […]
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Building ESG foundations: A practical case study from ADS
Building ESG foundations: A practical case study from ADS
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions reporting is becoming increasingly important across the aerospace and defence sectors, including for SMEs. GHG reporting helps identify […]
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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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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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