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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His Majesty The King visits RAF Marham as UK’s F-35B Lightning Force marks expanding operational role
The King visits RAF Marham
His Majesty The King visits RAF Marham as UK’s F-35B Lightning Force marks expanding operational role
His Majesty The King visited RAF Marham to meet the personnel behind the UK’s F-35B Lightning Force and carrier strike operations.
Defence

29 Jul 2026

British companies funded up to £300k to supercharge UK munitions production
MoD Main Whitehall Gardens Building
British companies funded up to £300k to supercharge UK munitions production
British companies will receive contracts worth up to £300,000 each to conduct feasibility studies on sites for new UK energetics manufacturing plants producing munitions materials.
Defence

29 Jul 2026

Bristol Airport to host historic hydrogen flight
Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport to host historic hydrogen flight
The flight, coordinated through CHOSAN, will demonstrate the viability of liquid hydrogen fuels at a commercial airport.
Aerospace

29 Jul 2026

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