Apprenticeships, skills & our sectors
Apprenticeships, skills & our sectors
The UK aerospace, defence, security and space sectors support over 1m jobs across the country, providing high-wage and high skilled careers that […]
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The Defence Space Strategy – an ADS Summary
The Defence Space Strategy – an ADS Summary
Blog written by Reg Pula, ADS Defence Policy Advisor Industry today welcomes the publication of long-awaited Defence Space Strategy (DSS), which sets […]
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A New MOD SME Action Plan – an ADS analysis
A New MOD SME Action Plan – an ADS analysis
Blog written by Reg Pula, Defence Policy Advisor, ADS Introduction Despite the delay in the publication of the new MOD SME Action Plan, industry welcomes the refreshed Plan, […]
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ADS 2022 Priorities and Outlook
ADS 2022 Priorities and Outlook
Due to the postponement of the ADS Annual Dinner to 23 March, on Wednesday 19 January in its place a webinar took place and members were introduced […]
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Managing Brexit: One Year On
Managing Brexit: One Year On
It’s been one year since the UK officially left the European Union (EU) and began looking for new countries to trade with. This week, ADS took the time […]
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House of Lords Committee report recognises SMEs suffering most one year on from Brexit
House of Lords Committee report recognises SMEs suffering most one year on from Brexit
One year on from the implementation of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), ADS is hosting a webinar next where will […]
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RAF pushes to be Net Zero by 2040
RAF pushes to be Net Zero by 2040
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, delivered a speech at Kings College London outlining his commitment […]
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COP26 Roundup
COP26 Roundup
COP26 concluded on Saturday with an overall mixed outcome. Increased momentum to tackle climate change was offset by pledges ultimately falling short […]
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Scottish Space Strategy launched by Scottish Government
Scottish Space Strategy launched by Scottish Government
What is the Scottish Space Strategy? The Scottish Government in collaboration with Space Scotland and the Scottish Space Academic Forum have launched […]
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A look at the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review
A look at the 2021 Autumn Budget and Spending Review
Yesterday the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivered his long-awaited Autumn Budget and three-year Spending Review. The Chancellor struck an optimistic […]
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Investing in a Balanced UK Economy: Our Sectors’ contribution to regional prosperity
Investing in a Balanced UK Economy: Our Sectors’ contribution to regional prosperity
The aerospace, defence, security & space industries provide high wage careers and vital investment in every part of the UK. Future growth […]
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M5 launches joint report setting out how to maximise the potential of UK manufacturing
M5 launches joint report setting out how to maximise the potential of UK manufacturing
This week ADS, alongside the trade associations representing the automotive, chemicals, food and drink and pharmaceutical manufacturers launched their first paper as […]
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What ADS Learnt at the 2021 Conservative Party Conference
What ADS Learnt at the 2021 Conservative Party Conference
This week the Conservative Party Conference returned for its first in-person conference since the successful 2019 General Election. The ADS Public Affairs […]
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What ADS Learnt at Labour Conference 2021
What ADS Learnt at Labour Conference 2021
Labour’s annual party conference took place this year in Brighton from 25-29 September. The ADS Public Affairs team attended to bring together […]
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A new Secretary General for ICAO at a critical time for industry
A new Secretary General for ICAO at a critical time for industry
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) plays a crucial role in the development of a safe and prosperous global aviation industry. On […]
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