A very busy 2025 has finally drawn to a close.
As we look to the year ahead, there is much to reflect on and to be proud of across our membership.
2026 has the potential to usher in an exciting period of prosperity and development for our sectors and we look forward to taking on that challenge together.
Against that backdrop, the ADS team have outlined what 2026 has in store for our sectors…
This blog will continue to be updated across January 2026. Stay tuned for more…

Networking shouldn’t be measured by the number of conversations you have. In today’s competitive aerospace, defence, security, and space markets, what is […]
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A very busy 2025 has drawn to a close. Marked by global increases in defence spending, a wave of vital […]
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239 commercial aircraft orders were placed in November 2025, representing a 203% increase compared to the same month last year Four times […]
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On 10 December 2025, The UK was formally acceded to the Agreement on Defence Export Controls, joining France, Germany, and Spain as […]
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ADS today announces key leadership changes designed to strengthen its organisational capabilities and enhance support for almost 1,800 members across the UK’s […]
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