ADS represents and supports more than 1,800 British companies operating in the aerospace, defense, security, and resilience sectors, as well as the space industry.

Our members have a world-leading workforce in the high-tech and services sectors, ranging from large multinational corporations with a significant presence in the United Kingdom to hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises across the country.

ADS offers access to business development support through our program of in-person and online events, as well as expertise in specialized areas such as supply chain excellence, public procurement, and research funding.

Our advocacy work helps create an environment that enables our members to invest in productivity, exports, and growth. We collaborate with local, regional, and national ministries and government agencies in the United Kingdom, as well as with other European and international organizations involved in setting and implementing policies that affect our industries.