Join us for a session with the ADS International Team, where we’ll introduce the international function at ADS and explain how the team drives international relations and business development to support all ADS sectors. The team will share insights into current activities, including how they are delivering trade missions, organising UK pavilions at overseas exhibitions,…
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Building a resilient and successful business takes insight, adaptability and the right support. In this conference, we bring together industry experts and specialist advisors to offer you a day of practical learning, connection and collaboration – all designed to help you succeed in our competitive and fast-changing sectors. Through expert-led panels, we’ll explore the critical…
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Join us for this ADS Defence Team Introduction Webinar, designed to help new members connect with the people behind our defence sector activity. This session is a great opportunity to put faces to names, understand the structure and focus of the team, and explore how we can support your business within the defence landscape. This webinar will…
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The Norwegian government has announced its intention to acquire British-built frigates, with the project valued at approximately £10bn. As part of this strategic procurement, an industrial cooperation agreement will be established between the Norwegian authorities and BAE Systems. In support of this landmark collaboration, ADS, in partnership with our Norwegian counterpart FSi, is pleased to…
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Defence companies are enjoying strong positive sentiment among the UK public at the moment, but translating that into actionable benefits requires a comprehensive data-driven understanding of what drives public sentiment and how it looks across different audiences. New polling from JL Partners and Kekst CNC shows that UK public support for increasing defence spending is…
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Register for our free to attend ADS Engage Plymouth in partnership with Plymouth Science Park and South West Regional Defence and Security Cluster. Join us in Plymouth, for a day of networking opportunities and insightful presentations from ADS, government, regional clusters and agency stakeholders. The day is dedicated to fostering connections within the ADS community,…
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This is a series of quarterly cyber threat and resilience intelligence briefings delivered by one of our SME members. The format consists of one 30-minute webinar per month, with each session in a quarter focused sequentially on the aerospace, defence, and national security sectors. This webinar is focused on Security Cyber Resilience. Each briefing provides an…
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FULLY BOOKED – Please contact Laura Normandale to express interest in our next training course. Join us for the final Defence Single Source Training Workshop of the year, where we will explain what a Qualifying Defence Contract/Subcontract (QDC/QSC) is and how it must be priced, costed and reported, including the major changes included in the…
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As the UK prepares to publish its Defence Investment Plan, the defence ecosystem is at a pivotal moment. The Strategic Defence Review and Defence Industrial Strategy have set ambitious goals for strengthening sovereign capability and resilience. Yet, for many SMEs within the defence supply chain, these ambitions have yet to translate into tangible opportunities or…
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Join industry leaders, designers, and engineers for the ADS Aircraft Interiors Group (AIG) Conference 2025 — a day dedicated to the future of civil and defence aircraft interiors, innovation in materials, and evolving passenger expectations. This conference brings together experts from across the aerospace interiors supply chain to share insight, foster collaboration, and explore new…
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