Reaction to announcement on 1 December from the the AUKUS Defense Ministers' Meeting 2023
December 8, 2023

ADS Statement on AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum

ADS Statement on AUKUS Advanced Capabilities Industry Forum

Reaction to the announcement at the AUKUS Defense Ministers’ Meeting on 1 December 2023 On 1 December 2023, at the Defense Innovation […]

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December 7, 2023

Aviation Year in Review

Aviation Year in Review

Looking back on 2023 – one step closer In September 2022, the global aviation community committed to reaching net zero by 2050. […]

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November 29, 2023

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 […]

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November 22, 2023

ADS reacts: Autumn Statement 2023

ADS reacts: Autumn Statement 2023

The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented the Autumn Statement on 22 November 2023, setting out the Government’s (HMG) economic priorities and tax […]

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November 14, 2023

Harnessing the power of advanced manufacturing

Harnessing the power of advanced manufacturing

UK advanced manufacturing can support sustainable regional and national economic growth, but this requires long-term political vision and commitment, according to the […]

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October 31, 2023

ADS Industry Outlook 2023 Q3

ADS Industry Outlook 2023 Q3

ADS member confidence remains robust in Q3 with growth opportunities sought in exports The regular Industry Outlook survey to ADS members has […]

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October 20, 2023

Autumn 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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October 13, 2023

Barriers to STEM returners is outlined in new report

Barriers to STEM returners is outlined in new report

Addressing the skills gap is a critical challenge for our sectors. There are many entry routes, but those taking a career break […]

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September 19, 2023

Embracing AI in defence

Embracing AI in defence

Written by Will Stone, MBDA Secondee. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in defence is a topic that often induces visions of […]

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September 19, 2023

Strengthening the defence enterprise by 2025

Strengthening the defence enterprise by 2025

Written by Zach West, MBDA secondee. Introduction On 12 September 2023 Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) released a refreshed strategy, following their […]

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September 12, 2023

AUKUS Pillar II – Recommendations for the UK System

AUKUS Pillar II – Recommendations for the UK System

The formation of AUKUS builds on the long-standing history and cooperation between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States which have […]

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September 11, 2023

ADS Defence Outlook 2023

ADS Defence Outlook 2023

The importance of the UK defence sector continues to grow as global threats and volatility increases. The defence sector directly employs 147,500 […]

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August 17, 2023

Northern Ireland – Facts & Figures 2023

Northern Ireland – Facts & Figures 2023

From technology and exports to apprenticeships and investment, ADS sectors are vital to Northern Ireland’s growth. On track to achieve a target […]

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August 16, 2023

DSEI 2023 ADS Pavilion – securing UK advantage

DSEI 2023 ADS Pavilion – securing UK advantage

Welcome to the ADS Pavilion – our sell-out United Kingdom pavilion at DSEI 2023, where more than 190 members have joined us […]

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