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ADS Group is the UK trade organisation representing the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors. ADS is focused on representing the ambitions and concerns of these valuable wealth producing industries in the UK and overseas to key stakeholders, government, and the media.
ADS plays an instrumental role in bringing Industry and government together, working closely and collaboratively to maintain and grow the UK’s world leading position in these industries. In doing so, these sectors will support and facilitate sustained economic growth in the UK and cement future sector prosperity through a strong strategy and long-term investment.
Farnborough International Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADS Group.
ADS plays an instrumental role in bringing Industry and government together, working closely and collaboratively to maintain and grow the UK’s world leading position in these industries. In doing so, these sectors will support and facilitate sustained economic growth in the UK and cement future sector prosperity through a strong strategy and long-term investment.
Farnborough International Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of ADS Group.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, London
Employees
51-200
Founded date
2009
Mentions in press and media 22
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| Jul 22, 2026 | New UK Biz Secretary Sets Out Plans to Harness Innovation For Growth | Jonathan Reynolds, the UK Government’s new Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Secretary, has set out the government’s ambition to harness the potential of science and innovation to foster growth across the country. Just three days into... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | The defence industry can’t wait for the government to find its courage | The government slips from one deadline to another and insists all is well. But the damage is already being done, to our industrial base, our capabilities and our reputation, says Eliot Wilson Sir Keir Starmer’s government cannot be blamed f... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Financial services to plough cash into UK defence in 2026 | Financial services are planning to pump cash into the UK’s defence sector next year after facing pressure to ramp up investment amid increased geopolitical tensions. Nearly two-thirds of financial services leaders expect the sector to incre... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | UK Space Agency Supports 23 Projects Across the Globe | The UK Space Agency will support 23 projects across the globe with further funding from the International Bilateral Fund (IBF). This represents a £6.5 million boost for UK companies and universities collaborating internationally on space in... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Scotland’s High-Tech Sectors Add £3.7Bn Economic Boost | The aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £3.7 billion to Scotland’s economy last year, according to new data from ADS, representing a 55% increase between 2020 and 2024. These industries, explicitly recognised as vital growt... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Altair and Wichita State University's NIAR Sign MoU to Accelerate Aerospace Innovation | Collaboration will expand digital twin adoption, empower aerospace startups, and speed up product development and certification processes TROY, Mich., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, and... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Defence spending will ‘generate 85,000 jobs’ by 2035 | Defence spending commitments will create a total of 85,000 jobs across the sector in the next 10 years, analysis by a leading industry body has suggested, as government officials are rolling out plans to attract investment from the private ... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Altair to Showcase AI-Powered Engineering, Smart Manufacturing, and Connected Defense Solutions at DSEI 2025 | Highlights will feature how computational intelligence is shaping the future of aerospace and defense TROY, Mich., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, will demonstrate the transformative powe... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Steel industry demands rapid resolution to tariff uncertainty | Car makers and aerospace manufacturers have welcomed the UK-US trade deal that came into force on Monday, but steelmakers have warned that delays to tariffs on their exports coming down are “paralysing” their industry. The UK is the only co... |
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FAQ about ADS Group
When was ADS Group founded?
ADS Group was founded in 2009.
What has the press written about ADS Group?
Parsers VC has collected 22 articles mentioning ADS Group, among them “New UK Biz Secretary Sets Out Plans to Harness Innovation For Growth” (Jul 22, 2026) and “The defence industry can’t wait for the government to find its courage” (Apr 13, 2026).
Is ADS Group still active?
Yes, ADS Group is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 16, 2026.