US Trade Tariffs Update

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Industry Facts & Figures 2025

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UK-EU Relations

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ADS Priorities for the 2025 Industrial Strategy

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Industry Facts & Figures 2025

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.

Securing UK advantage

ADS is the UK trade association advancing leadership in aerospace, defence, security and space, to enable prosperity and clean, secure growth for our nation.

Upcoming events

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.

17 July 2025 (14:00 - 15:00)

Webinar: Cybersecurity 101 – Addressing risk in a digital age

AerospaceDefenceSecurity
22 July 2025 (13:00 - 14:00)

Online Briefing: Accelerating Commercial Pathways

Defence
24 July 2025 (10:00 - 11:00)

Webinar: Maximising the benefits of ADS membership July 2025

AerospaceDefenceSecurity
27 July 2025 - 1 August 2025

ADS Scotland to Farnborough Charity Cycle 2025

AerospaceDefenceSecurity