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Upcoming Events
Join the defence community at our premier events across the UK.
20 MAY 2026
Glasgow
Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026
The Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026 brings together senior MOD teams, the Scottish Government, prime contractors and regional suppliers to explore opportunities across Scotland’s defence and dual-use industrial environment.
The summit provides targeted insight into:
- MOD activity in Scotland
- Prime contractor supply chain routes
- Regional capability development
- Social value, sustainability and skills growth
This focused event supports Scottish suppliers and organisations across the UK seeking to engage with defence opportunities within the region.
22 OCT 2026
Manchester
UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026
The UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026 serves as a major national forum for defence acquisition, bringing together MOD leadership, industry primes, SMEs and supply chain partners from across the country.
Delegates gain access to:
- National defence procurement priorities
- Supply chain engagement opportunities
- Policy, commercial and acquisition updates
- Sessions on capability development, innovation and industrial resilience
The summit provides a strategic platform for organisations aiming to strengthen their role within the UK defence marketplace.
23-24 MAR 2027
Farnborough
DPRTE 2027 Expo - Two Days of Defence Engagement
DPRTE 2027 Expo brings the MOD, prime contractors and the wider supply chain together for two days of knowledge sharing, collaboration and commercial opportunity.
Delegates can explore focused Knowledge Zones covering:
- Acquisition & Commercial
- Supply Chain & Market Engagement
- Technology & Innovation
- Infrastructure & Estates
- Sustainability & Social Value
Across these zones, attendees can access keynote sessions, panel discussions, case studies and practical guidance to support procurement and supply chain excellence.
WHY DPRTE?
Three pillars of defence engagement
From supplier networking to procurement intelligence, DPRTE gives the defence community the tools, events and insight to compete and collaborate effectively.
A Connected Defence Community
Uniting MOD buyers, suppliers and innovators to strengthen collaboration and commercial performance across the defence supply chain.
Market-Leading Defence Events
Annual events delivering MOD updates, prime contractor access, procurement insight and exhibition opportunities to thousands of delegates.
News and intelligence
Continuous access to defence procurement news, contract updates, policy developments and market intelligence to keep you informed.
THE BREIFING ROOM
News & Market Insights
Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP has set out a comprehensive implementation snapshot of the Strategic Defence Review in a written answer published on 28 April 2026, in response to a […]
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard MP has confirmed that the Ministry of Defence has set a target to grow its direct and indirect spend with United Kingdom Small and Medium-sized […]
Rolls-Royce has opened a new additive manufacturing development cell at its Bristol site, funded by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence and equipped with German-engineered additive manufacturing technology. The cell […]
Babcock has brought together around 30 United Kingdom Small and Medium-sized Enterprises at the Defence Battlelab in Dorset to support its General Logistics Vehicle approach to replacing the British Army’s […]
KNOWLEDGE HUB
Sponsored Content
Explore practical webinars and data-led reports to support bid strategy, capability planning, and procurement decision-making.
DPRTE 2026 provided a clear signal that the UK and global defence sector is entering a new phase – one defined by greater urgency, complexity and agility. For GXO, our […]
High-pressure air compressors are essential to the operation of modern naval vessels. They support a wide range of onboard systems, from engine start and breathing air to weapons guidance and […]
Modern military vehicles must perform reliably in some of the world’s harshest environments – from high‑vibration tracked platforms to long‑endurance UAVs. To remain mission ready, defence operators increasingly rely on […]
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