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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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RAF Hawk T2 crashes shortly after take-off in North Wales
A pair of RAF Hawk T2s fly over RAF Valley, Anglesey, on 5 July 2024. Image: MOD Crown Copyright/AS1 Alex Naughalty
RAF Hawk T2 crashes shortly after take-off in North Wales
An RAF-operated Hawk T2 jet trainer has reportedly crashed near RAF Valley in North Wales, with images suggesting both aircrew ejected safely before impact.
Defence

23 Sep 2026

Skyports partners with SP Electricity to trial AI-powered BVLOS drone inspections
Project Volt
Skyports partners with SP Electricity to trial AI-powered BVLOS drone inspections
In a collaborative project with Skyports and eSmart Systems, SP Electricity North West will be trialling remotely piloted drones, for rapid response fault finding in the Lake District.
Aerospace

23 Sep 2026

UTAC expands aerospace testing at Millbrook Proving Ground
Vibration test at Millbrook
UTAC expands aerospace testing at Millbrook Proving Ground
Perhaps best known in the UK for automotive testing and the biennial DVD (Defence Vehicle Dynamics) industry event, UTAC will now be expanding testing of aeronautics and aerospace systems at its Millbrook Proving Ground.
Aerospace

23 Sep 2026

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