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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.

Stansted powers up first-of-its-kind solar farm
Stansted solar farm.
Stansted powers up first-of-its-kind solar farm
As part of its £1.1 billion transformation programme and to help reach its net zero carbon emissions target, London Stansted has started generating electricity from its new 24,000 panel solar farm.
Aerospace

21 Sep 2026

Car manufacturers urge government to help suppliers enter defence market
A robotic arm of the car production plant is working as UK automotive suppliers ask for help to secure defence contracts.
Car manufacturers urge government to help suppliers enter defence market
A group of motor industry manufacturers has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham warning that tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs could be lost unless the government helps suppliers enter the defence market.
Defence

21 Sep 2026

Defender reborn: Inside JLR’s bid for the British Army LMV programme
Defender Wolf II unveilling at DVD 2026
Defender reborn: Inside JLR’s bid for the British Army LMV programme
ADS Advance got up close and personal with the Wolf Series II at DVD 2026 to discover how JLR is reinventing Defender for the British Army.
Defence

21 Sep 2026

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