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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.

Howco targets aerospace growth with plans for further site accreditations
Howco celebrates a successful time at Farnborough Airshow
Howco targets aerospace growth with plans for further site accreditations
The materials and engineering specialist aims to extend its aerospace capabilities following its Farnborough appearance, with a return confirmed for 2028.
Aerospace

29 Sep 2026

ACUA Ocean and Forssea Robotics integrate ARGOS ROV with USV Pioneer
USV-ROV deployment
ACUA Ocean and Forssea Robotics integrate ARGOS ROV with USV Pioneer
The culmination of three weeks of operations in Plymouth have proved that fully remote subsea inspection and light intervention from an uncrewed surface vessel can be conducted safely in weather that conventional crewed vessels struggle to operate.
Security

28 Sep 2026

Rolls-Royce invests £300m to expand UK aerospace and defence capacity
Rolls-Royce trent engine
Rolls-Royce invests £300m to expand UK aerospace and defence capacity
Five UK locations will benefit from upgraded facilities and machinery, with Rotherham’s advanced turbine blade output set to double by 2030.
Aerospace

28 Sep 2026

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