October 4, 2024

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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September 30, 2024

Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage – A podcast for industry by industry

Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage – A podcast for industry by industry

On International Podcast Day, we are taking a look back on Series 1 of our podcast Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage, produced […]

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September 27, 2024

Aircraft manufacturer productivity peaks despite lagging orders

Aircraft manufacturer productivity peaks despite lagging orders

90 commercial aircraft were delivered in August 2024, the highest in that month of the year since 2018 Year-to-date aircraft orders are […]

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September 25, 2024

Five ways to meet ADS at Advanced Engineering 2024

Five ways to meet ADS at Advanced Engineering 2024

ADS is once again exhibiting at Advanced Engineering 2024. Advanced Engineering is a leading conference and exhibition for the engineering and manufacturing […]

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September 19, 2024

Generative AI: Taking off in Aerospace – Part of our Emerging Tech Series

Generative AI: Taking off in Aerospace – Part of our Emerging Tech Series

The first instalment of our Emerging Technologies series explored the applications of Generative AI – which is taking off in the aerospace […]

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September 17, 2024

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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September 16, 2024

Introduction to our Engagement Manager for Space

Introduction to our Engagement Manager for Space

The UK’s space sector is a world leader in small satellites and at the forefront of a rapidly expanding global space economy. […]

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September 16, 2024

Changes to US export rules and how they will affect the UK

Changes to US export rules and how they will affect the UK

Written by Brinley Salzmann, Director – Overseas & Exports The AUKUS initiative, announced in September 2021, is designed to facilitate close cooperation […]

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September 9, 2024

REACH updates: EU REACH (re)authorisation of Chromates CR(VI)

REACH updates: EU REACH (re)authorisation of Chromates CR(VI)

ADS are monitoring EU REACH regulations closely, through the ADS Sustainable Materials (SusMat) Working Group, to raise awareness of the impacts to […]

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September 5, 2024

Access to Finance: a barrier to growth?

Access to Finance: a barrier to growth?

ADS members consistently report ambition to grow, and the demand signals across all four of our sectors are strong. Conversations with Government […]

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September 4, 2024

Introduction to our Deputy Director for Space

Introduction to our Deputy Director for Space

The UK’s space sector is a world leader in small satellites and at the forefront of a rapidly expanding global space economy. […]

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August 28, 2024

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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August 22, 2024

Sustainable Aerospace – what a future job could look like

Sustainable Aerospace – what a future job could look like

The Friday of Farnborough International Airshow 2024 was ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow’ day, when an incredible 27,000 visitors came through the gates to […]

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August 15, 2024

Membership Survey 2024 – Help shape the future of ADS

Membership Survey 2024 – Help shape the future of ADS

Our focus remains on delivering exceptional member value tailored to your needs year after year. We invite you to share your experiences […]

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