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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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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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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A procurement system to secure the UK’s advantage
A procurement system to secure the UK’s advantage
As the final instalment of the Defence Equipment & Support Oral evidence session takes place in the House of Commons, our CEO […]
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ADS Industry Facts & Figures 2023 – launched!
ADS Industry Facts & Figures 2023 – launched!
Today we launch the ADS Facts and Figures document for 2023, showcasing 2022 data. The annual ADS Industry Facts and Figures guide […]
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Integrated Review Refresh 2023
Integrated Review Refresh 2023
Written by Will Stone, MBDA secondee In the wake of a turbulent couple of years following the release of the Integrated Review […]
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Meet Lucy Fisher, Spirit AeroSystems, #NAW2023
Meet Lucy Fisher, Spirit AeroSystems, #NAW2023
Lucy Fisher recently completed a three-year apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering with Spirit AeroSystems. Lucy is now a fully […]
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Meet Andrew Smyth, Thales Alenia Space, #NAW2023
Meet Andrew Smyth, Thales Alenia Space, #NAW2023
Next, meet Andrew Smyth, a Manufacturing Trainee Apprentice with Thales Alenia Space in Belfast. What made you want to pursue a career […]
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Meet Jason Dripps, Moyola Precision Engineering, #NAW2023
Meet Jason Dripps, Moyola Precision Engineering, #NAW2023
Meet Jason Dripps, a previous apprentice at Moyola Precision Engineering. What made you want to pursue a career in the sector and […]
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Meet Millie Hall, GKN Aerospace, #NAW2023
Meet Millie Hall, GKN Aerospace, #NAW2023
Millie Hall first joined GKN Aerospace in 2018 as a Level 2 Business Administrator Apprentice. Millie now has a permanent position supporting […]
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Meet apprentices from across Safran, #NAW2023
Meet apprentices from across Safran, #NAW2023
Safran has an extensive presence in the United Kingdom, and next in our apprentice case studies series we meet some Safran apprentices […]
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Meet Mansi Nayee, Thales, #NAW2023
Meet Mansi Nayee, Thales, #NAW2023
The first apprentice we are showcasing for National Apprenticeship Week 2023 is Mansi Nayee, a Software Engineering Degree Apprentice, Thales. What made […]
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National Apprenticeship Week 2023
National Apprenticeship Week 2023
This week is National Apprenticeships Week 2023 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The week-long celebration of apprenticeships brings together employers, local […]
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