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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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Police Scotland completes roll out of body worn video technology
BWV Police Scotland
Police Scotland completes roll out of body worn video technology
The national roll out of body worn video (BWV) technology helps Police Scotland to de-escalate incidents, improve public trust in policing and bring wider benefits to the criminal justice system.
Security

24 Sep 2026

BMT and JMU deliver Japan’s first high-speed landing craft
Japanese CAIMEN delivery
BMT and JMU deliver Japan’s first high-speed landing craft
The first high-speed landing craft for the Japan Self-Defense Force has been launched, constructed by Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) on a BMT platform design and serving to strengthen sovereign Japanese capability.
Defence

24 Sep 2026

GA-ASI introduces Wildfire UAS for civil and defence roles
Wildfire UAS
GA-ASI introduces Wildfire UAS for civil and defence roles
Utilising features from its portfolio of uncrewed aircraft, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has designed a new type of UAS, featuring advanced autonomy and range, for both civil and defence roles.
Defence

23 Sep 2026

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