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Manifesto 2024
Securing UK advantage
ADS is the UK trade association advancing leadership in aerospace, defence, security and space, to enable prosperity and clean, secure growth for our nation.
Upcoming events
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Space Commercialisation and Sustainability Conference hosted by DLA Piper
Webinar: Defence and Security collaboration between Turkey and the UK
Webinar: Changes to UK company law – it’s not fine to be fined!
Knowledge
Always available to help our members unlock sector insight, Government priorities and economic trends on issues affecting our sectors
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 This week is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on […] Read more
Defending Britain: A Strategic Vision for Enhanced Defence Investment and Preparedness
Defending Britain: A Strategic Vision for Enhanced Defence Investment and Preparedness
Written by Prenavin Mudaly, Industry Secondee The UK Government recently outlined its new defence posture and strategy, making a commitment to steadily […] Read more
Consultations on a major factor for the successful delivery of AUKUS
Consultations on a major factor for the successful delivery of AUKUS
On Wednesday 1 May the Directorate of Defence Trade Controls (DDTC) at the US Department of State published, at the start of a […] Read more
Q1 2024 sees aircraft backlog at a record high, while production challenges cause a lag in deliveries
Q1 2024 sees aircraft backlog at a record high, while production challenges cause a lag in deliveries
Over 300 aircraft placed on order in Q1 of 2024 is a 9% improvement on 2023 figures Impact of capacity challenges and […] Read more
Ten Years on for the ATI…
Ten Years on for the ATI…
ADS was delighted to attend a reception at the House of Lords on 10 April to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the […] Read more
DPRTE: Tackling key issues to delivering sustainability on the Defence Estate
DPRTE: Tackling key issues to delivering sustainability on the Defence Estate
The ADS Infrastructure Group will be hosting a panel discussion at DPRTE this week entitled “From ambition to reality: Tackling key issues […] Read more
My space career – Hear from Space Wales’ Dr Rosie Cane for British Science Week
My space career – Hear from Space Wales’ Dr Rosie Cane for British Science Week
British Science Week marks its 30th anniversary this week! It’s a national celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths; fields that leverage […] Read more
ADS Security & Resilience Outlook 2024
ADS Security & Resilience Outlook 2024
The UK’s security and resilience sector faces a dynamic year ahead in 2024, shaped by a shifting domestic policy agenda, rapid technological […] Read more
New Professionals Forum reveals a new Chairperson and vision for 2024 on International Women’s Day 2024
New Professionals Forum reveals a new Chairperson and vision for 2024 on International Women’s Day 2024
Friday 8 March is International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme is […] Read more
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
Happy International Women’s Day! Each year, this day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards gender equality and highlights […] Read more
Security & Resilience – insight into current and future skills
Security & Resilience – insight into current and future skills
It’s National Careers Week and with Security & Policing 2024 only a week away, we have invited Ruby Buxton, Innovation and Skills […] Read more
The UK’s Defence Drone Strategy: A Game Changer for National Security?
The UK’s Defence Drone Strategy: A Game Changer for National Security?
The UK Ministry of Defence recently published a new strategy that establishes an ambition for the UK to be “world-leading” in uncrewed […] Read more
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All ADS Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are formed of Members and stakeholders with similar professional specialities. These groups are designed to enable Members to network, seek out business development opportunities, learn, influence markets and stakeholders and keep up to date with current, related developments.
