Over 900 aircraft deliveries made so far in 2026, according to ADS data
Over 900 aircraft deliveries made so far in 2026, according to ADS data
903 commercial aircraft deliveries recorded between January and August 2026 marks the highest year-to-date total since 2018 August deliveries reached their second-highest […]
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50,000 defence opportunities for young people in major apprenticeship and work experience drive
50,000 defence opportunities for young people in major apprenticeship and work experience drive
Today, the UK Ministry of Defence announced a major new initiative to provide 50,000 work experience opportunities for 18-24-year-olds across the UK […]
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UK Defence ESG Charter: Improving diversity, equality and inclusion at all levels
UK Defence ESG Charter: Improving diversity, equality and inclusion at all levels
The UK Defence ESG Charter brings together organisations committed to improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, helping to build a more […]
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Membership survey: Your opinion drives our priorities. Share it today!
Membership survey: Your opinion drives our priorities. Share it today!
Every two years, we conduct our membership survey and we’re thrilled to launch it for 2026. The survey gives us the opportunity […]
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Five years of AUKUS
Five years of AUKUS
This week marks five years since the launch of AUKUS, the security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. […]
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UK Defence ESG Charter: Turning resource challenges into supply chain resilience
UK Defence ESG Charter: Turning resource challenges into supply chain resilience
The UK Defence ESG Charter brings together organisations committed to improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, helping to build a more […]
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Unlocking the next phase of defence growth for SMEs – takeaways from DSRC
Unlocking the next phase of defence growth for SMEs – takeaways from DSRC
Supported by ADS, the inaugural Defence Security Resilience Cymru (DSRC) event held at ICC Wales in Newport last week, convened SMEs, prime […]
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UK Defence ESG Charter: Increasing supply chain resilience on critical minerals
UK Defence ESG Charter: Increasing supply chain resilience on critical minerals
The UK Defence ESG Charter brings together organisations committed to improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, helping to build a more […]
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Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to Wales grew by a quarter since 2020, ADS data reveals
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space to Wales grew by a quarter since 2020, ADS data reveals
The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £2 billion to Wales’ economy in 2025, growth of 25% since 2020 Turnover […]
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Aircraft order backlog surpasses 17,000 for the first time, ADS data reveals
Aircraft order backlog surpasses 17,000 for the first time, ADS data reveals
More than five times as many aircraft were ordered in July 2026 compared to July 2025 The global commercial aircraft backlog has […]
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UK Defence ESG Charter: Contributing to clean and innovative technologies
UK Defence ESG Charter: Contributing to clean and innovative technologies
The UK Defence ESG Charter brings together organisations committed to improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, helping to build a more […]
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Aerospace industry unites for UK recruitment campaign to tackle skills shortages
Aerospace industry unites for UK recruitment campaign to tackle skills shortages
Trade body ADS launches “There’s Aerospace For You” recruitment campaign as two thirds of aerospace employers warn skills shortages threaten future growth […]
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UK Defence ESG Charter: Decarbonising the industry’s supply chain
UK Defence ESG Charter: Decarbonising the industry’s supply chain
The UK Defence ESG Charter brings together organisations committed to improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, helping to build a more […]
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The Ministry of Defence’s SME Action Plan in review
The Ministry of Defence’s SME Action Plan in review
Introduction There is no question the last few years have been challenging for our SME members. Whether it is accessing finance, navigating […]
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What the UK Defence ESG Charter tells us about resilience
What the UK Defence ESG Charter tells us about resilience
The UK Defence ESG Charter brings together defence companies committed to improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, helping to build a […]
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