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November 26, 2014

What does the ISC’s report mean for the security sector?

What does the ISC’s report mean for the security sector?

On Monday, the Home Secretary gave a speech on the terrorist threat to the UK.  In this speech, she indicated a number […]

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November 25, 2014

What is the UK’s security industry?

What is the UK’s security industry?

The UK’s security industry is diverse – 11,500 companies, providing products and services for everything from the response to the Ebola crisis, […]

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November 24, 2014

Home Secretary’s speech on counter terrorism

Home Secretary’s speech on counter terrorism

Counter terrorism is dependent on a successful public-private partnership. This morning, ADS was invited to attend the Home Secretary’s speech on counter […]

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November 20, 2014

‘E for Experimental’: The CAA consults on General Aviation

‘E for Experimental’: The CAA consults on General Aviation

As part of the government’s on going ‘Red Tape Challenge’, the CAA have this week announced a consultation into proposed changes to […]

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November 14, 2014

Zhuhai Airshow 2014: Opportunity & Ambition

Zhuhai Airshow 2014: Opportunity & Ambition

Whilst the first public flying display of China’s J-31 ‘stealth’ aircraft has taken centre stage at this years Zhuhai Airshow – the […]

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November 4, 2014

Launch of an “Academic Market Place” for security research

Launch of an “Academic Market Place” for security research

ADS, in collaboration with the Research Councils UK Partnership for Conflict, Crime and Security (PaCCS) Research (formerly the Global Uncertainties Programme), is […]

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October 31, 2014

Women in Aerospace – Why Collaboration is Key

Women in Aerospace – Why Collaboration is Key

This week, Forbes magazine has posted a wide ranging and interesting online interview with Susan Chodakewit – President of US engineering and consultancy […]

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October 29, 2014

Police Procurement Consultation – ADS response

Police Procurement Consultation – ADS response

On Friday 24 October, ADS submitted a response to the Home Office Police Efficiency Team’s informal consultation on Possible Criteria for Mandating Police […]

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October 23, 2014

UK Industry Delivers Innovative Wing Technology Demonstrator

UK Industry Delivers Innovative Wing Technology Demonstrator

UK company GKN Aerospace announced this week that is has successfully delivered its first leading edge demonstrator as part of the EU’s […]

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October 16, 2014

Space Flight in the UK: Barriers and Solutions

Space Flight in the UK: Barriers and Solutions

With the recent news that Virgin Galactic has received FAA approval to enter the final phase of their test flight programme, the […]

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October 10, 2014

Security industry supporting Ebola crisis response

Security industry supporting Ebola crisis response

The UK’s security industry is supporting the international response to the Ebola crisis.  For example, The technology of Andover-based Bioquell UK Ltd, […]

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October 9, 2014

Synergies between Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime

Synergies between Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime

Today, the Home Office announced that plans to review the structure of counter terrorism policing – in particular whether responsibility for CT […]

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October 9, 2014

UK Space Industry: Employment, Turnover and Export Levels Continue to Grow

UK Space Industry: Employment, Turnover and Export Levels Continue to Grow

The UK Space Agency has today released its biennial report into the size, health and growth of the UK’s thriving space sector. […]

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October 7, 2014

Cyber insecurity – what to do about it?

Cyber insecurity – what to do about it?

Hardly a week – if not day – seems to go by without a serious vulnerability emerging in the systems used by […]

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October 3, 2014

ADS and UK Cyber Security Forum announce partnership

ADS and UK Cyber Security Forum announce partnership

Yesterday, ADS announced a new partnership with the UK Cyber Security Forum at the Malvern Festival of Innovation’s Cyber Security Innovation Showcase. The UK […]

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