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

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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

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This week, we joined members in Northern Ireland to explore how the Aero Excellence™ programme can support further growth. 🚀

Aero Excellence™ is a single, standardised and internationally relevant assessment to gain visibility in global supply chains: https://t.co/EJcQrj0ifv

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📢 Final places available for our US Export Controls Compliance Workshop!

Join us for a practical session designed to help UK organisations navigate #ITAR and #EAR #exportcontrols with confidence and reduce compliance risk. ⚠️ Book now: https://t.co/YxPCbOhDFk

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We were delighted to host the UK Reception at #Eurosatory2026, bringing together VIPs, stakeholders and exhibitors in the stunning surroundings of the Pavilion Royal, Paris. 🇫🇷

Thank you to our sponsors, #DSEIUK and @Pearson_Eng_Ltd for helping make the evening a success.🤝

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🛜 Digital Transformation in Aerospace & Defence convens sector experts to help members overcome digital challenges.

At July's NPF conference, they are running a fun session to solve a manufacturing challenge; that will help our future leaders thrive. https://t.co/KB4ll0Bybc

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Networking on two wheels; and all for a good cause! 🚲

Our ADS Charity Cycle event brings industry colleagues together to ride, connect, and raise funds for three fantastic charities: @AirAmbulanceNI @CombatStress and #Ordinary2Extraordinary

Donate now! https://t.co/VF5Tn8rzOL

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Our statement on today's events.

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Our Sustainability Network brings peers together from across the supply chain to engage with stakeholders on #ESG regulation, share best practice and help shape the #sustainability agenda for our sectors.

Get involved: https://t.co/NydRsfK6oU

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Today, our CEO Kevin Craven represented our 1900 members at the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee, contributing to an important discussion on UK @DefenceHQ and defence industry priorities and collaboration.

🎞️ Watch here: https://t.co/PDjFHLCWRm

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With the BICS on the horizon, now is the time to understand what it could mean for your business.

This webinar will cover:
✅Who is likely to qualify
🔄How it compares with existing schemes
📊Why operational energy data will be key
📝What you can do now

https://t.co/uiv1UCOj0z

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From CEO through to apprentice, ADS member benefits are available for all employees of member companies. Visit the ADS website and register today: https://t.co/orjJEq8IAy

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🤗 A very warm welcome to the 40+ new members who have joined us over the last month!

ADS is proud to represent over 1,900 members, providing a range of services:
🤝 40+ Special Interest Groups
🫶 Dedicated ADS support
✨ A targeted programme of business development activity

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for this valuable event. We look forward to continuing to strengthen dialogue, insights, engagement and investment across our sectors through our partnership with Deloitte.👏

👀Keep an eye out for future events: https://t.co/rw0IcnrOI2

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With access to finance continuing to be challenging, ADS continues to support members in navigating funding opportunities & guidance.

Our collaboration with @DeloitteUK is designed to do exactly that. The programme aims to foster effective engagement.

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💼Roland Sonnenberg, Deloitte Partner
🗣️'Investment Landscape for Aerospace & Defence'
🪴'SME Growth Journeys: Turning Early Support into Investment Opportunity'
⚙️'Backing Britain's Defence Innovators'
🚀Lewis Feilder, Deloitte Director for Defence, Air & Space

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🌍 For #WorldEnvironmentDay, we spotlight our Sustainability Network; convening supply chain professionals to engage with stakeholders on #ESG regulation, share best practice and help shape the sustainability agenda for our sectors.
Find out more: https://t.co/IvqbZWHdkh

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⚠️✈️ The Iran war could test aerospace supply chains. A new @RolandBerger study with ADS, @bdlipresse and @GifasOfficiel highlights a sector making progress on resilience, but still exposed at a critical moment for production ramp-up.

Read more: https://t.co/J3YDdQi7lZ

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April's aircraft orders & deliveries data reveals...

✈️164 aircraft orders placed in April 2026, nearly 8 times those placed in April 2025
🚚April 2026 was the best for aircraft deliveries since 2015
📚Aircraft order backlog stands at its highest ever

https://t.co/70G3s0RMve

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Across the day, we heard expert insights and perspectives on the opportunities and challenges facing the defence sector and the UK’s national security. Thank you to The Spectator for convening such an influential group of leaders from industry, government and media 👏

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Yesterday, Kevin Craven, ADS Chief Executive, spoke on a panel on “What is the UK’s future role in global defence?” at The @spectator National Security Summit 2026! 🔐🌐

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Kevin highlighted:
🤝 How the UK acts a bridge across global partnerships as a 'niche superpower'
🏆 The role the UK plays as a leading contributor to NATO
🛡️ The need to protect the UK–US relationship while strengthening ties with Europe

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