We regularly share news, analysis and economic highlights on behalf of our sectors to highlight the significant value that our 1,300 members bring to the UK.
Our aims are to expand this unique workforce capability and national advantage by delivering sector investment and knowledge to the frontiers of advanced manufacturing.
Written by Emma Evans, Defence Policy Advisor What is the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG)? The NIAG was established in 1968 as […]
Read moreAircraft orders in May 2024 are 79% below May 2023 figures Delivery rates are 14% down in 2024, compared with 2023, due […]
Read moreToday we launch the UK Defence Sector Outlook 2024 offering our annual guide to the sector. This report sets out the continued […]
Read moreToday we launch the UK Aerospace Outlook 2024 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK Aerospace Sector is at the […]
Read more2024 Facts and Figures report from ADS Group highlights that aerospace, defence security and space added £38.2bn to the UK economy […]
Read moreAward recognises programme’s role in transforming quality for SMEs working in the aerospace and defence supply chains. SC21 programme strengthens UK […]
Read moreAs our sectors continue to evolve and adapt to an ever changing landscape, our sector teams and membership colleagues actively engage with […]
Read moreWorkforce shortages remain a significant challenge for our sectors and apprenticeships can contribute a vital source of talent. Apprentices are highly motivated […]
Read moreWelcome to ADS’ monthly SME spotlight. We have combined our June and July spotlight to showcase even more of our member’s fantastic […]
Read moreYear-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 moreWritten by Prenavin Mudaly, Industry Secondee Enhancing the UK Regulatory Landscape to Foster Innovation, Investment and Growth The UK Government recently published […]
Read moreMental Health Awareness Week 2024 This week is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on […]
Read moreWritten by Prenavin Mudaly, Industry Secondee The UK Government recently outlined its new defence posture and strategy, making a commitment to steadily […]
Read moreOn Wednesday 1 May the Directorate of Defence Trade Controls (DDTC) at the US Department of State published, at the start of a […]
Read moreOver 300 aircraft placed on order in Q1 of 2024 is a 9% improvement on 2023 figures Impact of capacity challenges and […]
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