Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Spring Statement 2025 – 10 key policy wins for ADS & our sectors
Key policy wins for ADS and our sectors within the Spring Statement: 1. Increasing the defence budget by £2.2 billion in 2025-26, […]
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Two thirds increase in aircraft orders shows signs of a stabilising aircraft market
Two thirds increase in aircraft orders shows signs of a stabilising aircraft market
February 2025 aircraft orders are up almost two thirds compared to 2024 figures 86 aircraft deliveries in February 2025 represents the highest […]
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Biggest UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Slemish College top the Northern Ireland Regional Finals
Biggest UK Youth Rocketry Challenge sees Slemish College top the Northern Ireland Regional Finals
12 teams took part in the Northern Ireland Regional Finals of the 2025 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) Slemish College are […]
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Skills-based hiring for digital transformation in aerospace
Skills-based hiring for digital transformation in aerospace
The aerospace industry is increasingly embracing digital capabilities to drive significant improvements in productivity, operational efficiency, and competitiveness. As the sector navigates […]
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13 teams of Welsh schoolchildren go rocket-to-rocket at the UKROC regionals
13 teams of Welsh schoolchildren go rocket-to-rocket at the UKROC regionals
66 students took part in the inaugural Welsh regional finals of the 2025 UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) Haverfordwest High VC School […]
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EU Defence White Paper
EU Defence White Paper
Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 undeniably transformed Europe’s security landscape and underscored the criticality of alliances to ensure collective […]
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Kata Escott becomes new ADS Vice President for Space
Kata Escott becomes new ADS Vice President for Space
Kata Escott, UK Managing Director and Head of Country at Airbus Defence and Space, joins the ADS Board as the new Vice […]
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NW PRO wins ADS Security Innovation Award
NW PRO wins ADS Security Innovation Award
NW PRO have won the ADS Security Innovation Award for their product NexuSec The judges were impressed by the product’s efficiency […]
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Near 250% increase in Security Exports since 2014, new data from ADS reveals
Near 250% increase in Security Exports since 2014, new data from ADS reveals
The Security and Resilience Outlook from ADS highlights that the sector delivered £11.7 billion in exports in 2024, a 244% increase on […]
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Strategic Partnership Agreed between Hub Exhibitions and ADS
Strategic Partnership Agreed between Hub Exhibitions and ADS
Hub Exhibitions and trade association ADS are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at delivering a global event of the […]
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What does the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal mean for UK competitiveness?
What does the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal mean for UK competitiveness?
What has been announced? On 26 February 2025, the European Commission unveiled a new plan to support industrial competitiveness and resilience across […]
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The UK Defence Ecosystem: a defining week
The UK Defence Ecosystem: a defining week
With all the current geo-political uncertainly, the Government’s announcements this week has highlighted the importance and value of our sector and provides […]
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New Year rebound as aircraft orders and deliveries spike
New Year rebound as aircraft orders and deliveries spike
January 2025 aircraft orders increased 168% compared to last year’s figures, reaching 91 orders. 71 aircraft deliveries in January 2025 represents the […]
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On the Passing of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL
On the Passing of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL
It is with deep regret that ADS shares the passing of Dame Julie Kenny DBE DL, Chair of the UK Security and […]
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Leading Defence Firms Demonstrate Record Progress in ESG Commitments
Leading Defence Firms Demonstrate Record Progress in ESG Commitments
Inaugural report from UK Defence ESG Charter shows half of energy used by signatories is renewable, at least a 20% increase in […]
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