ADS represents businesses operating in the UK aerospace, defence, security and space sectors. Our membership ranges from major multinational businesses with substantial UK presences, to hundreds of small and medium-sized companies in every part of the country. Companies in our sectors employ nearly 430,000 people in the UK and generate exports worth £38.7 billion a year. ADS is here to represent industry, connect our members to business opportunities that support growth, and convene activity that contributes to the growth of the sectors. Our dedicated team supports more than 1400 businesses throughout the UK – over 90% of whom are SMEs.