about A|D|S

A|D|S is the trade body advancing UK AeroSpace, Defence and Security industries with Farnborough International Limited as a wholly-owned subsidiary. A|D|S also encompasses the British Aviation Group (BAG). It is formed from the merger of the Association of Police and Public Security Suppliers (APPSS), the Defence Manufacturers Association (DMA) and the Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC).

Together with its regional partners, A|D|S represents over 2,600 companies. A|D|S is also proud to support SC21, Sustainable Aviation, Defence Industries Council, RISC, Flying Matters, Defence Matters and a selection of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that can be found here

A|D|S also hosts the Aerospace Defence Knowledge Transfer Network and is a member of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe.