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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.

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British companies get access to Ukraine battlefield data to develop AI drone swarms
Ukraine soldier sets up a drone to use on the battlefield
British companies get access to Ukraine battlefield data to develop AI drone swarms
Britain is opening Ukraine’s battlefield database to UK companies developing AI for drone swarms that can operate in contested environments.
Defence

28 Sep 2026

Saxon Air wins Aviation Company of The Year and Sustainable and Environmental Award
Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026
Saxon Air wins Aviation Company of The Year and Sustainable and Environmental Award
Having made substantial investment in responsible aviation, Norwich headquartered Saxon Air has been named Aviation Company of the Year and winner of the Sustainability & Environmental Award at the Aviation Industry Awards UK 2026.
Aerospace

28 Sep 2026

RAF Hawk T1 cleared to fly while T2 training fleet remains grounded
Hawk T1 jet
RAF Hawk T1 cleared to fly while T2 training fleet remains grounded
With the Red Arrows’ Hawk T1s cleared to resume flying, eyes are now on the resumption of the RAF’s important Hawk T2 trainers.
Defence

28 Sep 2026

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