Produced by ADS Group Media, the UK trade association representing more than 2,000 member companies, alongside Farnborough International, organisers of the Farnborough International Airshow, ADS Advance provides authoritative coverage of the key issues and developments shaping these sectors.

Bringing together a quarterly magazine, a daily online news service and a weekly newsletter, Advance offers a platform for stakeholders across government, the armed forces, and industry to exchange insight and news. Its editorial content focuses on the topics that matter most, delivering informed market analysis for those working across the sectors.

Established in 2011, Advance is essential reading for organisations and individuals across the full supply chain. It delivers clear, authoritative insight into developments in UK, European and global markets, going beyond the headlines with contributions from award-winning journalists, industry commentators and analysts.

ADS is the trade association for the UK’s aerospace, defence, security, and space industries, representing over 2,000 members.

We work with those sectors to secure the UK’s advantage, enhance the UK’s international positioning as a go-to destination for innovation, and deliver on our sustainable leadership goals.

Whether representing industry, connecting our members with business opportunities, or driving forward innovation and growth, ADS is at the forefront of activities that benefit UK industry.

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HMS Queen Elizabeth begins NATO Allied Force Reaction role in Northern Europe
HMS Queen Elizabeth sails to strengthen NATO readiness in UK and European waters
HMS Queen Elizabeth begins NATO Allied Force Reaction role in Northern Europe
The Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier is rebuilding operational readiness while taking on a key command role within NATO’s rapid-response force.
Defence

7 Sep 2026

SubSea Craft unveils MARS USV modular payload cassette system
SSC MARS USV
SubSea Craft unveils MARS USV modular payload cassette system
The new payload cassette system for SubSea Craft’s MARS USV is set to transforms payload integration for maritime operations.
Defence

5 Sep 2026

CAA reveals participants in next round of Hydrogen Sandbox
CAA Aviation House, Crawley, Gatwick.
CAA reveals participants in next round of Hydrogen Sandbox
Three organisations have been chosen to take part in the third round of the Civil Aviation Authority’s Hydrogen Challenge, which over the past three years has supported projects developing solutions to transform flight through the safe introduction of hydrogen to fuel manned and unmanned aircraft.
Aerospace

5 Sep 2026

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