All ADS Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are formed of Members and stakeholders with similar professional specialities.
These groups are designed to enable Members to network, seek out business development opportunities, learn, influence markets and stakeholders and keep up to date with current, related developments.
All Groups deliver a diverse range of activities which are led by Members and supported by ADS’s Executive. Member companies can belong to any number of SIGs, with as many representatives from their businesses as they wish.
Find out about each Group and how to join below. If you are already a member of a Group login into the Members Area to access associated content.
Special interest groups list
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Advanced Air Mobility Special Interest Group
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Aerospace 4.0 Group
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Aerospace Export Focus Group
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Aircraft Interiors Group
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British Industrial Participation & Offset Group (BIPOG)
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Business Ethics Network
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C6I Community
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CBRN UK Interest Group
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Counter-EO UK
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CTSF (Covert Technology Suppliers Forum)
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Defence Air and Space Group
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Defence Export Strategy Group
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Defence Export Virtual Group
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Defence Single Source Advisory Group
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Digital, Cyber and Resilience Group
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Drone Platforms and Counter-Drone (DPAC UK)
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Export Group for Aerospace, Defence & Dual-Use (EGADD) Interest Group
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Finance Forum
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HR & Legal Forum
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Infrastructure Group
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International Relations Committee
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LAND Interest Group
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Maritime Interest Group
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Marketing Special Interest Group
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MRO Special Interest Group
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New Professionals Forum (NPF)
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Northern Ireland Defence and Security SIG (NIDSSIG)
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Northern Ireland Space Special Interest Group (NISSIG)
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Physical Security & Resilience
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SC21 Practitioners and Providers Special Interest Group (P&P SIG)
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Security Export Focus Group
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Security In Complex Environments Group (SCEG)
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Services Transformation and Innovation Group
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Space Exports Group (SEG)
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Space Sector Community (SSC)
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Space Security and Defence Committee
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Sustainable Materials Working Group (SusMat)
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Systems & Equipment Special Interest Group
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Training and Simulation Industry Group (TASIG)
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UK ESG Defence Charter Signatories
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UK Industry NATO Forum (UKINF)
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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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Happy Holidays from ADS
Happy Holidays from ADS
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation
Celebrating Tomorrow’s Engineers Week: A catalyst for inspiring the next generation
Written by Paul Oxley, ADS Director of Government Relations and Policy This week marks an important event in the UK’s engineering calendar […]
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UK Memoranda of Understanding with US States: A gateway to improved trade relationships?
UK Memoranda of Understanding with US States: A gateway to improved trade relationships?
Written by George Dietz, ADS Economics and Data Adviser Ahead of International Trade Week (11-15 November) next week, we wanted to take […]
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Advanced Engineering provides backdrop to largest ever ADS Meet the Buyer
Advanced Engineering provides backdrop to largest ever ADS Meet the Buyer
103 suppliers registered to participate in last week’s Meet the Buyer, the largest of the event series organised by ADS 18 buyers […]
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