The UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries are at the heart of the UK economy, building a secure and prosperous legacy. Our true value is our ability to deliver growth and prosperity throughout the nation.
The 2025 ADS Industry Facts and Figures guide shows the extent to which companies in our sectors serve as the industrial bedrock of the UK – delivering the well-paid jobs and high-tech exports we need to secure a prosperous future.
ADS is the UK trade association advancing leadership in aerospace, defence, security and space, to enable prosperity and clean, secure growth for our nation.
ADS promotes its members in lifting the limits to a new future built on clean growth, sovereign capabilities for peace, and opening space to all.
Always available to help our members unlock sector insight, Government priorities and economic trends on issues affecting our sectors
This summer, ADS is hosting its inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […] Read more
The aircraft backlog has reached a record 16,073, exceeding 16,000 for the first time ever May 2025 aircraft orders totalled 303, marking […] Read more
This summer, ADS is hosting our inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […] Read more
The digital landscape presents constant challenges, and the UK faces persistent threats ranging from sophisticated espionage to cyber-attacks. According to the Strategic […] Read more
On 26 June 2025, the government presented its Trade Strategy. Led by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade (DBT), Rt […] Read more
This summer, ADS is hosting our inaugural Charity Cycle, bringing together members from across the UK for an unforgettable six-day ride. Over […] Read more
On 24 June 2025, the UK Government unveiled its new National Security Strategy (NSS), titled “Security for the British People in a […] Read more
On 23 June 2025, the Government set out its long awaited Modern Industrial Strategy. We look forward to working closely with the […] Read more
Northern Ireland-based plastics business Denroy have picked up the world’s first Aero Excellence Silver Award at the International Paris Air Show The […] Read more
The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £42.2 billion to the UK economy last year Businesses in the sector generated £100 […] Read more
Today we launch the UK Aerospace Outlook 2025 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK aerospace sector faces ongoing challenges […] Read more
Today we launch the UK Defence Sector Outlook 2025 offering our annual guide to the sector. The UK defence sector faces an […] Read more
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.
ADS' 1,400+ members are the custodians of a world-leading advanced engineering and services workforce.
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