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Industry Facts & Figures 2024
The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries are at the heart of UK advanced manufacturing and innovative services. Our true value extends beyond our economic footprint, underpinning UK society, families and our way of life.
The 2024 ADS Industry Facts and Figures guide shows the extent to which companies in our sectors serve as the industrial backbone of the UK – delivering the well-paid jobs and high-tech exports we need to secure a prosperous future.
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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 […] Read more
Transferable skills within the Security Sector
Transferable skills within the Security Sector
Blog written by Meg Naylor, NPF Chair September’s Development Series webinar saw Dr Helen Almey, Head of Capability Engagement – National Security, […] Read more
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 […] Read more
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 […] Read more
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 […] Read more
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 […] Read more
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 […] Read more
Small steps to save the planet with ADS Rewards – July member offers
Small steps to save the planet with ADS Rewards – July member offers
Explore a range of sustainable offers this summer From the clothes you wear, the methods of transport you use or the food […] Read more
Small steps to save the planet with ADS Rewards – July member offers
Small steps to save the planet with ADS Rewards – July member offers
Explore a range of sustainable offers this summer From the clothes you wear, the methods of transport you use or the food […] Read more
ADS members shine in recent engineering awards from Enginuity
ADS members shine in recent engineering awards from Enginuity
ADS was invited to attend Enginuity’s Skills Awards 2023 last month. This important annual celebration shines a light on the people and […] Read more
ADS hosts aviation sector following publication of CAA review
ADS hosts aviation sector following publication of CAA review
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) was one of the ‘arms lengths bodies’ to have its form, function and effectiveness independently reviewed. […] Read more
Analysis: Defence Command Paper Refresh
Analysis: Defence Command Paper Refresh
The 18 July publication of the much-awaited Defence Command Paper Refresh spells out the future for our sectors. Our defence experts take […] Read more
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