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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.

MAC Ltd joins the Works with Roke network
EM-Vis Resolve on the march
MAC Ltd joins the Works with Roke network
As the UK and its allies face a growing threat from Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Southampton based EW specialist Multiple Access Communications Limited (MAC Ltd) has joined the Roke-led ‘Works with Roke’ network, which aims to accelerate the integration and interoperability of British defence capability.
Defence

26 Sep 2026

What it will take to give a sixth-generation RAF the space capabilities it needs
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What it will take to give a sixth-generation RAF the space capabilities it needs
Britain is expanding military satellites, sensors, targeting networks and space defence as the RAF prepares for sixth-generation air power.
Defence

26 Sep 2026

After two NATS failures, CAA review will scrutinise its own oversight
A British Airways Airbus A320-232 takes off from Manchester Airport
After two NATS failures, CAA review will scrutinise its own oversight
The independent review will look beyond the software fault that disrupted more than 2,000 flights, taking in a second outage, earlier recommendations and the future of the UK’s air traffic systems.
Aerospace

25 Sep 2026

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