Knowledge
Our aims are to expand this unique workforce capability and national advantage by delivering sector investment and knowledge to the frontiers of advanced manufacturing.
ADS and AIAD Strengthen UK-Italy Cooperation in Aerospace and Defence
ADS and AIAD Strengthen UK-Italy Cooperation in Aerospace and Defence
Rome (21 May 2026) – ADS and AIAD have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation for their respective defence […]
Read more
Andy Williams becomes new Director of ADS Scotland
Andy Williams becomes new Director of ADS Scotland
Andy Williams joins the ADS leadership team as Director of ADS Scotland This appointment strengthens ADS’ mission to support the aerospace, defence, […]
Read more
King’s Speech 2026
King’s Speech 2026
On 13 May 2026, King Charles III delivered the King’s Speech, setting out the Government’s legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary session […]
Read more
Rocketry challenge launches aerospace ambitions among 250 South East schoolchildren
Rocketry challenge launches aerospace ambitions among 250 South East schoolchildren
Image credit to Ben Adams Photography51 teams competed in the South East Regional Final of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC)The College of […]
Read more
304 young rocketeers ignite future aerospace careers at Northern rocketry finals
304 young rocketeers ignite future aerospace careers at Northern rocketry finals
Image credit to Ben Adams Photography 64 teams competed in the largest Northern Regional Final of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) Birkdale […]
Read more
Rocketry challenge inspires future workforce of 200 schoolchildren in the South West
Rocketry challenge inspires future workforce of 200 schoolchildren in the South West
198 students took part in the largest South West Regional Final of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) UTC Portsmouth (Day 1 […]
Read more
Deborah Higgins appointed as Security & Resilience Director at ADS
Deborah Higgins appointed as Security & Resilience Director at ADS
Deborah Higgins joins the ADS leadership team as the Director of Security & Resilience This appointment strengthens ADS’ mission to grow […]
Read more
Sustainability at the centre of resilience, Second UK Defence ESG Charter Report shows
Sustainability at the centre of resilience, Second UK Defence ESG Charter Report shows
Report finds that defence companies have reduced their emissions by 13% annually Defence companies have seen a 6% year-on-year increase in female […]
Read more
13-year high for Q1 aircraft orders, ADS reveals
13-year high for Q1 aircraft orders, ADS reveals
569 commercial aircraft orders were placed in Q1 of 2026, representing the largest Q1 order book since 2013 Single-aisle aircraft orders were […]
Read more
What the Defence RTIC reveals about the UK’s defence sector
What the Defence RTIC reveals about the UK’s defence sector
It hardly takes two glances at today’s newspaper headlines to see that that defence is vital to our national security, but also […]
Read more
Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal
Northern Ireland Defence Growth Deal
On 22 April 2026, the government has announced a new £50 million Defence Growth Deal for Northern Ireland. Set out in the […]
Read more
ADS Space Innovator 1: Artemis II
ADS Space Innovator 1: Artemis II
Image courtesy of NASA/Ben Smegelsky, Artemis II Mission Introduction The ADS Space Innovator series will run across 2026 exploring innovative technologies within […]
Read more
Funding strategy in aerospace and defence: why forward planning matters more than ever
Funding strategy in aerospace and defence: why forward planning matters more than ever
For aerospace, defence, security and space businesses, innovation is rarely optional. Whether developing next generation platforms, improving system resilience, or advancing dual-use […]
Read more
Earth Day: Making sustainability a core part of operational excellence
Earth Day: Making sustainability a core part of operational excellence
Sustainable operations are the result of robust processes and continuous improvement — supported by the right expertise. With 68% of aerospace and […]
Read more
Martyn’s Law Statutory Guidance
Martyn’s Law Statutory Guidance
On 15 April 2026, the UK Home Office published its statutory guidance explaining the core concepts of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) […]
Read more