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Opportunities for SMEs
Supply chain advantage through improved competitiveness
Built on 16+ years of success, SC21 improvement programme offers a practical framework for SMEs to increase efficiency and productivity and be more competitive domestically and internationally. Supported by industry, it optimises the customer-supplier relationship for mutual benefit. Read moreGovernment R&D funding for innovative defence SMEs
The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) is a £16m technology development programme. As well as grants, a key element is the collaboration between an SME and higher-tier partner, the latter giving time, effort and resources to successfully deliver the project.
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January 14, 2025
Behind the numbers: What’s causing the UK’s commercial aircraft backlog and declining orders?
Behind the numbers: What’s causing the UK’s commercial aircraft backlog and declining orders?
With global aircraft backlog continuing to grow and with orders too now declining, ADS Aerospace Policy Adviser, Tom Oldham outlines the issues […]
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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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December 31, 2024
Two thirds slump in aircraft orders drives worst November since 2020, says ADS Group
Two thirds slump in aircraft orders drives worst November since 2020, says ADS Group
79 aircraft ordered in November 2024 is a 65% decrease on November 2023 and represents the worst for the month since the […]
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December 20, 2024
ADS UK Defence ESG Charter marks its first year anniversary with annual report launch event and signing ceremony for new signatories
ADS UK Defence ESG Charter marks its first year anniversary with annual report launch event and signing ceremony for new signatories
One year after its launch in January 2024, the UK Defence ESG Charter is truly in full swing. The UK defence industry’s […]
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December 19, 2024
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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December 17, 2024
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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December 16, 2024
Setting the Direction for UK Defence: Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy Publications
Setting the Direction for UK Defence: Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy Publications
As we look ahead to 2025, two major publications will define the future of UK defence policy and priorities: the Strategic Defence […]
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How Minecraft is inspiring the next generation of engineers through play
How Minecraft is inspiring the next generation of engineers through play
This holiday season, countless families will be unwrapping the magic of Minecraft; a sandbox game where players build and explore virtual worlds […]
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December 9, 2024
ADS Welcomes Alan Henning as new Chair of Northern Ireland Council
ADS Welcomes Alan Henning as new Chair of Northern Ireland Council
Alan Henning, Director of Operations Commercial Seating and Managing Director of Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel, has been appointed as Chair of the […]
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ADS Aerospace Export Focus Group publishes latest Global Aerospace Outlook
ADS Aerospace Export Focus Group publishes latest Global Aerospace Outlook
The UK aerospace sector has continued to demonstrate robust growth and innovation, contributing significantly to the national economy and maintaining its position […]
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December 4, 2024
SME Spotlight – December 2024
SME Spotlight – December 2024
Welcome back to our regular SME spotlight. As we approach the end of the year we have these seven innovative companies that […]
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December 3, 2024
Stagnation in global supply chain feeds lowest October aircraft deliveries since 2021, says ADS Group
Stagnation in global supply chain feeds lowest October aircraft deliveries since 2021, says ADS Group
79 aircraft deliveries in October 2024 represents the lowest for the month since 2021 and 25% down on October 2023. Aircraft orders […]
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November 26, 2024
Aero Excellence International association is created to accelerate the industrial maturity and the ramp-up within international supply chains
Aero Excellence International association is created to accelerate the industrial maturity and the ramp-up within international supply chains
Press release British, German and French aerospace trade associations have signed the creation of Aero Excellence International association to improve operational excellence, sustainability […]
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November 22, 2024
UK SAF supplies up 45% year-on-year
UK SAF supplies up 45% year-on-year
Written by ADS Aerospace Policy Adviser, Tom Oldham What’s new? Provisional statistics show that approximately 141 million litres of sustainable aviation fuel[1] […]
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November 15, 2024
Celebrating Maths Week England
Celebrating Maths Week England
Written by ADS Head of Policy, Nathan Mathiot This week (11-17 November 2024), we’re thrilled to support Maths Week England — a […]
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