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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.

UK breakthrough brings radioactive medicine deliveries by drone a step closer
Drop impact test
UK breakthrough brings radioactive medicine deliveries by drone a step closer
In a regulatory milestone that sets a new benchmark for transporting radiopharmaceuticals and other dangerous goods by drone, the UK Government’s Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has confirmed that crash protected containers from Viking Drone Packaging (VDP) meet its RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) performance requirements.
Aerospace

25 Sep 2026

50,000 defence opportunities to be created for young people in the UK by 2035
Secretary of State for Defence Hosts NEET Roundtable at ADS Group
50,000 defence opportunities to be created for young people in the UK by 2035
The initiative is aimed at 18 to 24-year-olds and will provide greater access to work experience, apprenticeships and other routes into employment.
Defence

25 Sep 2026

HMS Agamemnon departs Barrow after 13 years to begin Royal Navy sea trials
HMS Agamemnon leaves Barrow in Furness
HMS Agamemnon departs Barrow after 13 years to begin Royal Navy sea trials
One year and two days after commissioning, the HMS Agamemnon attack submarine has finally set sail and is soon start her extensive sea trails before reaching operational capability.
Defence

25 Sep 2026

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