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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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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ADS CEO addresses the 2025 Annual Dinner
ADS CEO addresses the 2025 Annual Dinner
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for joining us at the ADS Annual Dinner. Fifteen years since this event first […]
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ADS President’s Breakfast commemorates the 100 Year Partnership between the Ukraine and the UK
ADS President’s Breakfast commemorates the 100 Year Partnership between the Ukraine and the UK
In collaboration with colleagues in the Ukrainian Embassy, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, and ADS, last week, a special edition of the […]
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How Minecraft is inspiring the next generation of engineers through play
How Minecraft is inspiring the next generation of engineers through play
This holiday season, countless families will be unwrapping the magic of Minecraft; a sandbox game where players build and explore virtual worlds […]
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Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation
Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation
Written by Paul Oxley, ADS Director of Government Relations and Policy This week marks an important event in the UK’s engineering calendar […]
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Budget 2024 – Stability at the core of the Government’s growth ambition
Budget 2024 – Stability at the core of the Government’s growth ambition
Written by ADS Chief Economist Aimie Stone The Autumn Budget delivered this week was highly anticipated for several reasons; this was the […]
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The Budget: How our sectors are the key to economic growth
The Budget: How our sectors are the key to economic growth
Written by Nathan Mathiot, ADS Head of Policy It is undeniable that this Government currently faces a significant financial challenge. Every fiscal […]
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The “Mandate for Change” shifts into high gear: a week of Government action
The “Mandate for Change” shifts into high gear: a week of Government action
Written by George Dietz, ADS Economics and Data Adviser Following over 100 days in power, this week the Government launched a flurry […]
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A new government, one month on… ready for take-off!
A new government, one month on… ready for take-off!
Written by Andrew Cronin, Aerospace Policy Adviser In the wake of the economic challenges facing the UK as set out by the […]
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Farnborough International Airshow 2024: Opening Ceremony Speech from Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International
Farnborough International Airshow 2024: Opening Ceremony Speech from Kevin Craven, ADS CEO and Chair, Farnborough International
Good morning. It is my pleasure to be here today to welcome you to the Farnborough International Airshow. This is a great […]
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The UK stands at a crossroads: ADS CEO addresses Annual Dinner
The UK stands at a crossroads: ADS CEO addresses Annual Dinner
Good evening, and thank you for joining us. I would particularly like to welcome our ADS members, Lords, Ladies, Ministers of the […]
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Innovation, investment, industrial strategy: the week that was
Innovation, investment, industrial strategy: the week that was
The last fortnight in Westminster has been a busy one for our four sectors. This started with the publication of Professor […]
Read moreAutumn Statement 2023 – Fostering an attractive business environment
Autumn Statement 2023 – Fostering an attractive business environment
On 22 November 2023 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, will present the Autumn Statement, which will provide an update on […]
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Millie Perrin Work experience blog
Millie Perrin Work experience blog
Blog written by Millie Perrin, an a-level student who joined ADS Chief Economist, Aimie Stone for a week of work experience. About […]
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