The MOD works closely with defence focused trade associations to help deliver its objectives. Make UK Defence are the lead trade association in the DSF SME Working Group, co-ordinating the support and engagement of the industry side. ADS ADS represents more than 1100 UK businesses operating in the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors. ADS focuses on supporting its defence members on a range of activities by shaping the market and generating business opportunities to enable members’ growth. ADS website Make UK Defence Make UK Defence is a national not-for-profit, member owned defence trade association, part of Make UK – the manufacturers’ organisation. It champions and supports the UK’s innovative and diverse defence manufacturers and the wider defence supply chain. Make UK Defence Website techUK techUK is the trade association which brings together people, companies, and organisations to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve. With over 800 members (the majority of which are SMEs) across the UK, techUK creates a network for innovation and collaboration across business, government, and stakeholders to provide a better future for people, society, the economy and the planet. techUK website