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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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Inside the Royal Navy exercise bringing more than 30 ships and aircraft to UK waters
HMS Queen Elizabeth passing Portsmouth Harbour
Inside the Royal Navy exercise bringing more than 30 ships and aircraft to UK waters
More than 30 ships and aircraft will operate north and east of the UK during Exercise Strike Warrior 26 as HMS Queen Elizabeth begins its autumn NATO training.
Defence

18 Sep 2026

UK to retire final four Tranche 1 Typhoons after Falklands rotation
Two RAF Tranche 1 Typhoons in Falkland Islands
UK to retire final four Tranche 1 Typhoons after Falklands rotation
The remaining four Tranche 1 Typhoons will be withdrawn from Falkland’s RAF Mount Pleasant and replaced with more advanced Tranche 2 Typhoons.
Defence

18 Sep 2026

NP Aerospace joins Team LionStrike on LMV tender bid
Vehicle modification.
NP Aerospace joins Team LionStrike on LMV tender bid
GM Defence has brought NP Aerospace onboard Team LionStrike as prime contractor and OEM-certified support provider, as it develops its Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme proposal.
Defence

18 Sep 2026

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