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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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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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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7 Things to Consider When Applying for an ADS Meet the Buyer Event
7 Things to Consider When Applying for an ADS Meet the Buyer Event
In today’s competitive marketplace, securing opportunities to engage with potential Buyers through B2B meetings can be a game-changer for suppliers. Examples of […]
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My marketing apprenticeship journey from ADS’ Marley Sookool
My marketing apprenticeship journey from ADS’ Marley Sookool
Starting an apprenticeship is an exciting journey filled with hands-on learning and real-world insight. In this blog for National Apprenticeship Week 2025, […]
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National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Hear from our members’ apprentices
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Hear from our members’ apprentices
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2025! It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025! Each year this week serves as a chance to bring together businesses […]
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National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Meet ADS Scotland’s Business Development Manager
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – Meet ADS Scotland’s Business Development Manager
From apprentice toolmaker to ADS Business Development Manager: The Power of Apprenticeships Apprenticeships are the foundation of lifelong careers. In 2022, our […]
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Thank you – our message to our members
Thank you – our message to our members
From ADS Annual Dinner 2025, Chief Executive Kevin Craven talks about why we do what we do for our members… Now, as […]
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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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Introducing our 2025 priorities
Introducing our 2025 priorities
Welcome back, one and all. With the festive break now just a distant memory in our minds (despite the turkey that’s still […]
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Access to Finance guide for defence and security SMEs – one year on
Access to Finance guide for defence and security SMEs – one year on
One year on from the launch of our Access to Finance Guidance for the defence and security sectors, the document remains just […]
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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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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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