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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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Fixing Defence Procurement
Fixing Defence Procurement
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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ADS welcomes new Chief People Officer
ADS welcomes new Chief People Officer
Introducing Claire Cutts, the new Chief People Officer of the ADS Group We are delighted to welcome Claire to the ADS Group […]
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Introducing the ADS Business Services Network
Introducing the ADS Business Services Network
Within our 1700+ member companies, there is a growing cluster of specialist service providers covering a wide range of professional domains. They […]
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Seven year high for global aircraft deliveries, ADS reports
Seven year high for global aircraft deliveries, ADS reports
132 aircraft were delivered in October 2025, an increase of two thirds compared to October 2024 October 2025 aircraft orders fell by […]
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Security Action for Europe (SAFE) fund | ADS reaction
Security Action for Europe (SAFE) fund | ADS reaction
On Friday 28 November 2025, the UK and EU failed to reach an agreement on the UK’s participation in the €150 billion Security […]
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European Space Agency CM25 outcome
European Space Agency CM25 outcome
During the European Council of Ministers on 26 – 27 November 2025, the UK announced a £1.7bn investment package in ESA programmes. […]
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Developing a Resilient UK Industrial Base
Developing a Resilient UK Industrial Base
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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