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Industry Facts & Figures 2026
The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries are at the heart of the UK economy, building a secure and prosperous legacy. Our true value is our ability to deliver growth and prosperity throughout the nation.
The 2026 ADS Industry Facts and Figures guide shows the extent to which companies in our sectors serve as the industrial bedrock of the UK – delivering the well-paid jobs and high-tech exports we need to secure a prosperous future.
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ADS is the UK trade association advancing leadership in aerospace, defence, security and space, to enable prosperity and clean, secure growth for our nation.
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What the UK Defence ESG Charter tells us about resilience
What the UK Defence ESG Charter tells us about resilience
The UK Defence ESG Charter brings together defence companies committed to improving environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, helping to build a […] Read more
Delivering the AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum (ACIF) during Farnborough Airshow
Delivering the AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum (ACIF) during Farnborough Airshow
Last week, the UK was proud to host the first in-person AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum (ACIF) for 2026 on the margins […] Read more
ADS South West Making a Difference Awards 2026 – Nominate Today
ADS South West Making a Difference Awards 2026 – Nominate Today
Applications are now open for the ADS South West Annual Making a Difference Awards 2026, and we invite you to showcase your […] Read more
ADS Charity Cycle: A conversation with Combat Stress
ADS Charity Cycle: A conversation with Combat Stress
This summer, we’re trading desks for pedals as we take on an epic 350-mile cycle challenge from Belfast to Bristol, passing through […] Read more
Wiltshire schoolchildren take on USA, Japan, Ukraine and France in international rocketry final
Wiltshire schoolchildren take on USA, Japan, Ukraine and France in international rocketry final
Farnborough (24 July 2026) – A team of students from Abbeyfield School in Chippenham has been crowned the winners of this year’s […] Read more
£62.9 billion in aircraft deals done at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, according to ADS Group
£62.9 billion in aircraft deals done at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, according to ADS Group
£62.9 billion ($84.7 billion) of deals have been made on during the first four days of Farnborough International Airshow 353 firm […] Read more
Trade association ADS signs Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aerospace engineering standards
Trade association ADS signs Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aerospace engineering standards
ADS and SAE International sign Cooperation Agreement to strengthen UK aerospace industry engagement in global standards development The agreement will give […] Read more
First-ever UK-Taiwan drone industry collaboration established at Farnborough Airshow
First-ever UK-Taiwan drone industry collaboration established at Farnborough Airshow
Farnborough (23 July 2026) – ADS, the trade association representing the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, and the Taiwan Excellence […] Read more
Hyde achieves two gold aerospace supply chain awards at Farnborough International Airshow
Hyde achieves two gold aerospace supply chain awards at Farnborough International Airshow
Hyde Details and Hollygate Aircraft Components have both received their first Gold Supply Chains for the 21st Century (SC21) awards The award […] Read more
ADS and UK-India Business Council sign collaboration agreement at Farnborough Airshow
ADS and UK-India Business Council sign collaboration agreement at Farnborough Airshow
ADS and the UK-India Business Council (UKIBC) have signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement to strengthen UK–India defence and aerospace industrial partnerships The […] Read more
82 firm aircraft orders made on Day Two of Farnborough International Airshow, ADS finds
82 firm aircraft orders made on Day Two of Farnborough International Airshow, ADS finds
Farnborough (21 July 2026) – The second day of Farnborough International Airshow has generated £16.4 billion ($22.1 billion) of aircraft deals, […] Read more
UK and Japanese trade associations sign collaboration agreement in defence
UK and Japanese trade associations sign collaboration agreement in defence
Trade associations ADS (UK) and SJAC (Japan) sign MoU to strengthen UK-Japan defence industrial collaboration The signing took place during the […] Read more
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