Political Declaration: What it means for Defence
Political Declaration: What it means for Defence
The much awaited Draft UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration have been pawed over by every journalist, analyst, and lowly Policy Adviser […]
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Lessons from the Racetrack: Accelerating innovation in our industries
Lessons from the Racetrack: Accelerating innovation in our industries
Earlier this week ADS hosted a forum for members at Williams Advanced Engineering, the company provides world-class technical innovation, engineering, testing and […]
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Making Defence Spending Work for the UK
Making Defence Spending Work for the UK
Written by Max Hardy, MBDA Secondee. The amount the UK spends on defence has always been a contentious issue, with many saying […]
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NATO – A Lever for the UK’s National Prosperity?
NATO – A Lever for the UK’s National Prosperity?
As the UK prepares to leave the EU it is vital that the Government and Industry review and scrutinise our international engagements […]
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Defence Equipment Plan deemed ‘unaffordable’ by National Audit Office
Defence Equipment Plan deemed ‘unaffordable’ by National Audit Office
On 5 November the MoD released the Defence Equipment Plan 2018 – 2028. This annual release updates the estimates and planning assumptions […]
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Boeing strengthens commitment to UK supply chain
Boeing strengthens commitment to UK supply chain
When Boeing announced the launch of the Office of UK Industrial Capability at a UK Supplier Showcase held last month in St Louis, […]
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ADS Members form strategic alliance at Boeing’s USA event
ADS Members form strategic alliance at Boeing’s USA event
Earlier this month a delegation of 36 ADS Members met with Boeing Defence, Space & Security (BDS), Global Research and Technology and […]
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ADS promotes UK exports across the globe
ADS promotes UK exports across the globe
Over the next month, ADS will be in Qatar, Bahrain and China, promoting ADS members and highlighting the importance of UK exports. […]
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Behind the Numbers – Contracting with Defence
Behind the Numbers – Contracting with Defence
The second in our series looking at the information released through the Trade, Industry & Contracts 2018, released by the Office for […]
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Trade, Industry and Contracts – The Case of the Missing SME Figures
Trade, Industry and Contracts – The Case of the Missing SME Figures
In early September the MoD published the annual Trade, Industry and Contracts 2018. A document packed with interesting statistics about the figures […]
Read moreA Balancing Act: UK Defence Procurement post-Brexit
A Balancing Act: UK Defence Procurement post-Brexit
Could Brexit actually lead to simpler defence procurement? Far away from the political maneuvering, backstops and negotiations is the mountain of UK […]
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Military Air Boosts UK Defence Exports
Military Air Boosts UK Defence Exports
In late July HMG published the UK’s defence and security export statistics for 2017. When looking at defence exports in isolation the […]
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FIA18 Recap – Combat Air Strategy
FIA18 Recap – Combat Air Strategy
During Farnborough International Airshow, the Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson launched the long-anticipated combat air strategy and used the Airshow as a platform […]
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FIA18 Recap – Futures Day and the Skills Agenda
FIA18 Recap – Futures Day and the Skills Agenda
Farnborough International Airshow tends to catch the eye with its dramatic announcements about major aircraft and engine deals. However, the Airshow is […]
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Growing the Contribution of Defence to UK Prosperity – Headlines for UK Industry
Growing the Contribution of Defence to UK Prosperity – Headlines for UK Industry
Putting aside political resignations, Brexit negotiations, and international intrigue (who’d have thought England would get to the semis…) UK Defence has maintained […]
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