ADS facilitates a significant number of Boards and Committees across all our Sectors, providing Members the opportunity to engage in the thinking and shaping of topics and agendas that are important to their business and sectors.
The Boards and Committees cover everything from the strategic, political and policy environment to engagement with many key stakeholders, be it Government, DBT, UKDSE, MOD, Home Office that have the ability to support and influence many of our initiatives for Members.
To find out more or request information on joining any of these boards or committees contact membership.
Alternatively, if you are already a member of any of these boards or committees login to the members area to view associated content.
Boards & committees list
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ADS Board
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ADS Council
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ADS Flight Operations Committee
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ADS Membership Committee
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ADS Northern Ireland Council
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ADS Scotland Council
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ADS Space Sector Council
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Aerospace and Defence Federation
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Aerospace Sector Council
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Aerospace Suppliers Forum (ASF)
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Airworthiness Board
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AUKUS Working Group
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Civil Aviation Safety Group
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Defence Mid-Tier Forum (DMF)
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Defence Sector Council (DSC)
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Defence SME Committee
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Engineering Standards Committee
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External Affairs Board
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Metallic Materials Special Interest Group (MMSIG)
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Military Aviation Safety Group
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Prime & SME Community Group
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SC21 Industry Approval Board (IAB)
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Security Sector Council
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Skills and Workforce Shortages Working Group
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Sustainable Aerospace Board
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Sustainable Procurement Working Group (SPWG)
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TASIG Executive Group
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UK Aerospace Industry Customs Group (UKAICG)
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UK Quality Board
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UK Regional Management Structure (RMS)
Knowledge
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From complexity to capability: expert support to strengthen SMEs
From complexity to capability: expert support to strengthen SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unprecedented complexity in our sectors, from technological disruption and supply chain shifts to talent shortages and […]
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Joseph Reffitt becomes new Director of ADS Northern Ireland
Joseph Reffitt becomes new Director of ADS Northern Ireland
Joseph Reffitt joins the ADS leadership team as Director of ADS Northern Ireland This appointment strengthens ADS’ mission to support the aerospace, […]
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The Government’s Cyber Action Plan and the future of UK resilience
The Government’s Cyber Action Plan and the future of UK resilience
Introduction Cyber threats are existential risks. With the UK increasingly targeted by sophisticated state actors and organised crime groups, and vulnerable to […]
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Shaping 2026: ADS’ priorities for the year ahead
Shaping 2026: ADS’ priorities for the year ahead
A very busy 2025 has finally drawn to a close. As we look to the year ahead, there is much to reflect […]
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Transforming Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) & Counter-Drone Capability
Transforming Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) & Counter-Drone Capability
The ADS Drone Platforms and Counter-Drone (DPAC) Special Interest Group helps shape policy, identify opportunities and build connections across this fast-evolving domain. […]
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NATO, Industry and Credible Deterrence in an Uncertain World
NATO, Industry and Credible Deterrence in an Uncertain World
2026 has begun with a series of shocks — many unexpected, all reinforcing the sense that we continue to live in volatile […]
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What is a “Meet the Buyer” event?
What is a “Meet the Buyer” event?
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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2025 … what a whirlwind
2025 … what a whirlwind
A very busy 2025 has drawn to a close. Marked by global increases in defence spending, a wave of vital […]
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Over 200% increase in global aircraft orders, ADS reveals
Over 200% increase in global aircraft orders, ADS reveals
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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UK Accession to the Agreement on Defence Export Controls
UK Accession to the Agreement on Defence Export Controls
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 Appoints Chief of Staff; Begins recruitment for Security and Resilience Director
ADS Appoints Chief of Staff; Begins recruitment for Security and Resilience Director
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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Business readiness: Launching the ADS digital training programme 2026
Business readiness: Launching the ADS digital training programme 2026
Emerging technologies are rapidly disrupting how organisations across the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors operate, compete and grow. Through our Business […]
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Paul Lincoln becomes Chair of RISC
Paul Lincoln becomes Chair of RISC
London (11 December) – The Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC), today announces the appointment of Paul Lincoln CB OBE VR […]
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Forging New and Enduring Partnerships
Forging New and Enduring Partnerships
Series Introduction On 8 September 2025 the Government published the Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) with the objective of strengthening the UK’s industrial […]
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Strengthening economic security
Strengthening economic security
What links tariffs, threats to subsea cables that keep our financial system running, high-profile cyber-attacks, the global tech race, and those critical […]
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