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From EAR to ITARnity: Ever-challenging US Export Controls Compliance
Webinar: Single-source contracting with the MOD: demystifying the Single-Source Regulatory Framework
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 – ADS Group Stand
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 – Chalet Hospitality
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NATO Washington Summit: What is the NATO Industrial Advisory Group and how does it serve UK Industry?
NATO Washington Summit: What is the NATO Industrial Advisory Group and how does it serve UK Industry?
Written by Emma Evans, Defence Policy Advisor What is the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG)? The NIAG was established in 1968 as […] Read more
Aircraft orders more than three quarters lower than May 2023, despite healthy backlog, says ADS Group
Aircraft orders more than three quarters lower than May 2023, despite healthy backlog, says ADS Group
Aircraft orders in May 2024 are 79% below May 2023 figures Delivery rates are 14% down in 2024, compared with 2023, due […] Read more
ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2024
ADS Defence Sector UK Outlook 2024
Today we launch the UK Defence Sector Outlook 2024 offering our annual guide to the sector. This report sets out the continued […] Read more
ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2024
ADS Aerospace Sector UK Outlook 2024
Today we launch the UK Aerospace Outlook 2024 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK Aerospace Sector is at the […] Read more
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space sectors to UK economy increased 50% in last 10 years, new data finds
Value of aerospace, defence, security and space sectors to UK economy increased 50% in last 10 years, new data finds
2024 Facts and Figures report from ADS Group highlights that aerospace, defence security and space added £38.2bn to the UK economy […] Read more
ADS Celebrates 2024 CQI International Outstanding Achievement Award for its SC21 Competitiveness Programme
ADS Celebrates 2024 CQI International Outstanding Achievement Award for its SC21 Competitiveness Programme
Award recognises programme’s role in transforming quality for SMEs working in the aerospace and defence supply chains. SC21 programme strengthens UK […] Read more
SMEs in the spotlight with our new SME Success Manager, Adam Doyle
SMEs in the spotlight with our new SME Success Manager, Adam Doyle
As our sectors continue to evolve and adapt to an ever changing landscape, our sector teams and membership colleagues actively engage with […] Read more
ADS Apprenticeship Directory: Bridging the Apprenticeship Gap
ADS Apprenticeship Directory: Bridging the Apprenticeship Gap
Workforce shortages remain a significant challenge for our sectors and apprenticeships can contribute a vital source of talent. Apprentices are highly motivated […] Read more
SME Spotlight – June-July 2024
SME Spotlight – June-July 2024
Welcome to ADS’ monthly SME spotlight. We have combined our June and July spotlight to showcase even more of our member’s fantastic […] Read more
Supply chain challenges enter the spotlight as aircraft deliveries down 7.4%
Supply chain challenges enter the spotlight as aircraft deliveries down 7.4%
Year-to-date UK commercial aircraft deliveries down 7.4% on 2023 as issues along the supply chain dampen an otherwise strong outlook Commercial aircraft […] Read more
Delivering Smarter Regulation
Delivering Smarter Regulation
Written by Prenavin Mudaly, Industry Secondee Enhancing the UK Regulatory Landscape to Foster Innovation, Investment and Growth The UK Government recently published […] Read more
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
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