ADS UK Defence ESG Charter marks its first year anniversary with annual report launch event and signing ceremony for new signatories
ADS UK Defence ESG Charter marks its first year anniversary with annual report launch event and signing ceremony for new signatories
One year after its launch in January 2024, the UK Defence ESG Charter is truly in full swing. The UK defence industry’s […]
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Happy Holidays from ADS
Happy Holidays from ADS
2024: it’s (almost) a wrap 2024 was a momentous year in global politics, with more than half of the planet holding elections […]
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ADS Welcomes new VPs for Defence and Security & Resilience
ADS Welcomes new VPs for Defence and Security & Resilience
Clive Higgins, CEO of Leonardo UK has been elected the new Vice President for Defence while Dr Budgie Dhanda MBE, cyber security […]
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Setting the Direction for UK Defence: Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy Publications
Setting the Direction for UK Defence: Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy Publications
As we look ahead to 2025, two major publications will define the future of UK defence policy and priorities: the Strategic Defence […]
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Aero Excellence International association is created to accelerate the industrial maturity and the ramp-up within international supply chains
Aero Excellence International association is created to accelerate the industrial maturity and the ramp-up within international supply chains
Press release British, German and French aerospace trade associations have signed the creation of Aero Excellence International association to improve operational excellence, sustainability […]
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The UK Defence ESG Charter: What it is and why it matters
The UK Defence ESG Charter: What it is and why it matters
Written by ADS ESG Executive, Jordan Croskery Background In January 2024, ADS launched the UK Defence ESG Charter. This milestone initiative for […]
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The Strategic Defence Review: ADS’ Submission
The Strategic Defence Review: ADS’ Submission
Written by ADS Defence Policy Adviser, Emma Baker Background: In July, the Prime Minister Commissioned a Strategic Defence Review, to be led […]
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Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy
Women in STEM and manufacturing: Continuing Ada Lovelace’s legacy
When Ada Lovelace published her thoughts on the “Analytical Machine” in 1842, she set into motion a legacy that continues to be […]
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Early Market Engagement task and finish group launched
Early Market Engagement task and finish group launched
Written by ADS Defence Director Samira Braund The Defence Suppliers Forum (DSF) is a vital part of ADS’ engagement with Government on […]
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Get into software engineering – National Coding Week
Get into software engineering – National Coding Week
With National Coding Week kicking off this week 16 – 22 September, it’s the perfect time to explore the diverse career pathways […]
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Introduction to our Head of Defence Commercial
Introduction to our Head of Defence Commercial
Hi I’m Ieuan Trigger. I am the Head of Defence Commercial at ADS joining back in mid-April and it has been a […]
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ADS Member Perspective: Navigating new contracting rules for R&D tax relief
ADS Member Perspective: Navigating new contracting rules for R&D tax relief
It is an area that has been shrouded in controversy for several years, but new rules on contracting out R&D activities, introduced […]
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AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum July meeting summary
AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum July meeting summary
Following April’s inaugural Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum (ACIF) meeting in Washington DC, the second AUKUS ACIF meeting took place on 24 July […]
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The Right to Protest Peacefully
The Right to Protest Peacefully
ADS’ statement on the right to protest peacefully: The right to a peaceful protest is one that is critical to UK society. […]
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Aero Excellence™ at Farnborough International Airshow: UK, France and Germany announce new initiative to improve supply chain
Aero Excellence™ at Farnborough International Airshow: UK, France and Germany announce new initiative to improve supply chain
The UK, French and German aerospace and defence trade associations are partnering to develop Aero Excellence™ International. The initiative will be a dynamic, […]
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