March 13, 2019

Defence Growth Partnership appoints new Industry Co-Chair

Defence Growth Partnership appoints new Industry Co-Chair

The Defence Growth Partnership (DGP) has appointed Andrew Cowdery as its new Industry Co-Chair. Andrew Cowdery joins Richard Harrington MP, Parliamentary Under […]

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March 11, 2019

Thales Demonstrate Prosperity in Action

Thales Demonstrate Prosperity in Action

Written by Ally Ambroziak, Government Relations, Thales UK.  Last week saw the launch of an independent report commissioned by Thales. We took […]

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March 8, 2019

Women in the Spotlight: Jenny Gardner, Saab #IWD

Women in the Spotlight: Jenny Gardner, Saab #IWD

Our final woman in the spotlight for International Women’s Day is Jenny Gardner from Saab. Saab serves the global market with products, […]

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Women in the spotlight: Jess Poole, Rolls-Royce #IWD

Women in the spotlight: Jess Poole, Rolls-Royce #IWD

Our first profile of the day for International Women’s Day is Jess Poole, an Engineering Graduate Trainee from Rolls-Royce. Just last week, […]

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Balance For Better: International Women’s Day 2019

Balance For Better: International Women’s Day 2019

Friday 8 March is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day […]

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March 6, 2019

At the heart of innovation: Meet BAE System’s Billie Sequeira #NAW

At the heart of innovation: Meet BAE System’s Billie Sequeira #NAW

Apprentices play an important role in the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors, and that’s why our sectors are proud to […]

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Role model for industry and community: Meet BAE System’s Ahmed Munshi #NAW

Role model for industry and community: Meet BAE System’s Ahmed Munshi #NAW

The UK’s defence industry is vitally important to our current and future security. In January, Charles Woodburn, the CEO of BAE Systems […]

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Thales go big in Belfast for apprenticeships #NAW

Thales go big in Belfast for apprenticeships #NAW

Each of our four industries has made a substantial contribution to UK prosperity, pioneered ground-breaking technologies and created high-value jobs for thousands […]

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March 4, 2019

From Small Boats to Aircraft Carriers, Meet BAE System’s Daisy Leslie #NAW

From Small Boats to Aircraft Carriers, Meet BAE System’s Daisy Leslie #NAW

The UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries are at the forefront of providing high quality training and development. Companies in these […]

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National Apprenticeship Week 2019

National Apprenticeship Week 2019

4-8 March 2019 is National Apprenticeship Week which celebrates the impact of apprentices on individuals, employers and the economy. The UK’s Aerospace, […]

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February 25, 2019

Boyden: Furthering Female Leadership #DisruptTheNorm

Boyden: Furthering Female Leadership #DisruptTheNorm

Recently ADS Member Boyden published a report entitled “Furthering Female Leadership”, looking to accelerate diversity in leadership. Boyden is a leadership consulting […]

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February 22, 2019

Preparing for No Deal: Export Licenses

Preparing for No Deal: Export Licenses

Defence exports make a huge contribution to the health of the UK defence sector, as well as the wider national economy. Between […]

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February 21, 2019

Farewell Tornado, it’s been a whirlwind

Farewell Tornado, it’s been a whirlwind

After 40 years in service, the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Tornados are set to retire at the end of March. This […]

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February 18, 2019

Defence Procurement: Sovereign Capability Explained

Defence Procurement: Sovereign Capability Explained

Today, Monday 18 February, the Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson was in the House of Commons answering questions from parliamentarians […]

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February 14, 2019

The UK’s Armed Forces – A Vision of Cooperation and Modernisation

The UK’s Armed Forces – A Vision of Cooperation and Modernisation

On 11 February Secretary of State (SoS) for Defence Gavin Williamson delivered a speech about the immediate and long-term future of the […]

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