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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ADS are delighted to host Lieutentant-General Sir T R Copinger-Symes KCB CBE – Deputy Commander Cyber & Specialist Operations Command and Director-General Force Development for a Fireside Chat, he will discuss the SDR and what that means for UK Defence and the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command. General Tom is passionate about using technology, such…
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ADS, in partnership with Innovation Agency Lithuania, invites UK industry to participate in a dynamic Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) event. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with Lithuanian counterparts, uncover collaborative ventures, and gain insights into emerging opportunities within the Lithuanian innovation landscape. Participants will benefit from networking, access to strategic resources,…
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SOLD OUT. To register interest for Dubai Airshow 2027, please contact Jozef Chapman. ADS are hosting the United Kingdom Pavilion at the 18th edition of the Dubai Airshow. Dubai Airshow, renowned as the largest aerospace and defence event in the Middle East, will take place at its purpose-built venue at Dubai World Central. Beyond a…
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