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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.

New British Army accommodation built at Upavon
British Army accommodation built at Upavon
New British Army accommodation built at Upavon
Under a Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) contract, Reds10 and Arcadis have delivered over 200 new bedspaces for Service personnel at Trenchard Lines, Upavon, as part of an investment in British Army accommodation.
Defence

18 Sep 2026

Mark Johnston appointed Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport
Mark Johnston
Mark Johnston appointed Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport
Moving from his role as Chief Operating Officer at London Gatwick, Mark is taking up the role of Chief Executive at Edinburgh Airport.
Aerospace

18 Sep 2026

NATS report finds one-millisecond fault behind airspace disruption
NATS air traffic controller
NATS report finds one-millisecond fault behind airspace disruption
A hidden fault affecting the allocation of aircraft squawk codes caused six hours of disruption and will now face an independent CAA review.
Aerospace

18 Sep 2026

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