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.

Discover the breaking stories, latest news and industry insight from ADS Advance.

Farrans appointed to build new Stansted Airport skylinks
Stansted transformation. Aerial view of skylinks connecting to extended terminal building.
Farrans appointed to build new Stansted Airport skylinks
Stansted Airport’s new skylink walkways will be central to transforming it into Europe’s largest single terminal airport.
Aerospace

9 Aug 2026

The solar storm behind the Northern Lights is helping reshape how the UK protects its skies
Solar fireworks caught on camera
The solar storm behind the Northern Lights is helping reshape how the UK protects its skies
A £20 million UK programme is transforming how scientists forecast severe solar storms, helping protect aviation, satellites, GPS navigation and the electricity grid.
Space

8 Aug 2026

Government procurement reforms to boost UK SMEs, apprenticeships and regional growth
Female industrial engineer wearing a white helmet while standing
Government procurement reforms to boost UK SMEs, apprenticeships and regional growth
The Government is reforming its £90 billion procurement programme to help SMEs win contracts, create jobs, tackle skills shortages and boost growth across every UK region.  
Member News

7 Aug 2026

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