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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.

Rolls-Royce and HAECO launch Trent 1000 modular replacement service at Heathrow
Trent 1000 engine
Rolls-Royce and HAECO launch Trent 1000 modular replacement service at Heathrow
A new dedicated modular replacement service for Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines has been introduced at HAECO’s London Heathrow facility, enhancing MRO facilities at the airport.
Aerospace

23 Sep 2026

RAF completes multi-year restoration of historic Avro Vulcan XM607 at RAF Waddington
Avro Vulcan
RAF completes multi-year restoration of historic Avro Vulcan XM607 at RAF Waddington
The project brought together RAF engineers, specialist contractors and heritage organisations to preserve one of Britain’s most recognisable military aircraft.
Aerospace

22 Sep 2026

Counter-drone defence in a box: Inside Leonardo’s Containerised Falcon Shield
Containerised Falcon Shield
Counter-drone defence in a box: Inside Leonardo’s Containerised Falcon Shield
At DVD 2026, ADS Advance stepped inside Leonardo and Marshall’s rapidly deployable system to see how AI is changing counter-drone defence.
Defence

22 Sep 2026

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