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📢Hot off the press! The UK’s aerospace, defence, security & space sectors are reaching new heights, with a 64% increase in value to the economy since 2014. Contributing £42.2bn in value to UK economy, key highlights include: 📈£100bn turnover​ 🌍£45.4bn exports​ 👨‍💼443,000 jobs

It was a pleasure to welcome Rt Hon @wesstreeting MP, Secretary of State for Defence, to Farnborough International Airshow for his first engagement in post. We look forward to deepening our partnership with Government in the years ahead.

The defence sector is the bedrock of our national deterrence, at the same time delivering untold economic value. In our Defence Outlook, we find that the sector has achieved: ⚙️ £15.8bn GVA 💷 £36.5bn turnover 🔍 £4.3bn R&D investment 🌎 £10.8bn exports adsgroup.org.uk/industry/uk-de…

Travelling back from hashtag#FIA2026? Listen to the latest episode of the Defence Talks podcast! 🎧✈️ This episode unpacks everything you need to know about this year’s Airshow 🌍 Listen now: lnkd.in/eKekuDEB

The Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP) has launched #FlightpathToGrowth at #FIA2026. ✈️​ ​ Setting out government and industry collaboration via the AGP, to secure UK aerospace growth, high-value jobs, sustainable technologies and national resilience.​ theagp.aero/flightpath-to-…

UK aerospace continues to lead the way ✈️ Over the last decade, the sector has delivered... 📈 46% growth in value add 💷 41% growth in turnover 🌍 61% growth in exports ⚙️ 45% growth in productivity Read more: adsgroup.org.uk/industry/uk-ae…

🚀 The UK Rocketry Challenge (UKROC) has a new look! As participation grows, we're launching a refreshed brand that better reflects the competition's impact & purpose. Join us at #FIA2026 to see it in action & learn about 2027 sponsorship opportunities. ukroc.com

☀️ Join us for the ADS Members' Summer Networking Event! Connect with fellow ADS members, meet the ADS team, and make valuable new connections in a relaxed and informal setting. Secure your place today: adsgroup.org.uk/events/ads-mem…

The latest episode of Defence Talks unpacks everything you need to know about the recent NATO Summit, including: 📋Key takeaways 🚢The recent NATO Industrial Advisory Group Plenary ⚙️The practical implications of a 'NATO-first' policy for defence planning britainsworld.org.uk/p/nato-summit-…

In our latest blog, we explore how the #NATOSummit in Ankara marked an important moment for the Alliance. While recent summits have focused on strategy, deterrence and political commitments, Ankara demonstrated a clear shift towards delivery. Read blog bit.ly/4hakmVs

It was a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the UK space industry and highlight the vital contribution the sector makes to the UK's prosperity, security and international partnerships, including through the ongoing SPACETIDE Japan mission.

Attendees heard from: 🚀 @Mark4WyreForest, Chair of the Space APPG 🛰️ Kata Escott CB, UK Managing Director & Head of Country at @Airbus Defence & Space, and ADS Vice President for Space 🌐 Baroness Lloyd of Effra CBE, Minister for the Digital Economy 🧑‍🚀 Beth Moses, Astronaut

On Wednesday, we hosted the Space All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) reception. The reception focused on the success of the Artemis II mission and the UK's role in the next chapter of human space exploration.

Our annual UK Facts and Figures are out! The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors contributed £46.8 billion to the UK economy in 2025 – a 65% increase over the last decade; £50bn in exports and £110bn in turnover. Read in full here: bit.ly/4vjlPfG

🎉 We hosted the ADS New Professionals Forum (NPF) Annual Conference last week. Thank you to everyone who participated and to @Siemens for hosting us. Join the NPF to build connections and explore the future of our sectors together: bit.ly/44OkfHI

Calling all manufacturers! Enter The Manufacturer MX Awards (TMMX Awards) today 🏆⚙️ TMMX Awards exist to encourage, benchmark and celebrate manufacturing excellence. Entries close on 16 July, so don't miss out ⏰ Find out more: themanufacturermxawards.com/tmmx/en/page/h…

Thank you to our speakers and hosts, Fieldfisher. We look forward to continuing to signpost relevant Horizon Europe opportunities to our members.

Hosted at Fieldfisher’s offices, the event brought together experts to share practical guidance on: 💡 Accessing funding opportunities 🤝 Finding the right partners 🧭 Navigating the programme

We were delighted to host a workshop exploring how UK organisations can maximise opportunities through Horizon Europe.

ADS members can access the full briefing here: members.adsgroup.org.uk/reports-and-pu…

Today, the Government published its Defence Investment Plan.