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Upcoming Events
Join the defence community at our premier events across the UK.
22 OCT 2026
Manchester
UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026
The UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026 brings together the organisations responsible for delivering the UK’s £298bn Defence Investment Plan.
As defence investment accelerates and procurement reforms gather pace, the summit offers unrivalled access to the leaders shaping future capability, commercial strategy and supply chain engagement across UK defence.
Delegates gain access to:
- The latest priorities emerging from the Defence Investment Plan
- Supply chain opportunities
- MOD policy, acquisition reform and industry engagement
- Expert insight into innovation, capability development and industrial resilience
Whether you’re an established defence supplier or looking to expand your presence in the sector, the summit provides the insight, connections and market intelligence needed to prepare for the next phase of UK defence investment.
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.
As the UK’s £298bn Defence Investment Plan creates new programmes, procurement activity and supply chain opportunities, DPRTE offers an unrivalled platform to understand evolving priorities, build valuable connections and engage directly with the organisations shaping the future of UK defence.
Participants can expect:
- Strategic keynote sessions
- Specialist knowledge trasnfer zones
- Live panel discussions
- Interactive exhibitor showcases
- Networking lounges
- Meet the Buyer opportunities
- Innovation and technology demonstrations
As the Defence Investment Plan reshapes the future of UK defence, DPRTE provides the insight, access and connections organisations need to stay ahead of emerging priorities and opportunities.
9 JUNE 2027
Glasgow
Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2027
The Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2027 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.
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 BRIEFING ROOM
News & Market Insights
Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel will once again host the UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit on Thursday 22nd October 2026, bringing together government, industry and suppliers to explore […]
Behind the headlines from Ankara sits a wave of procurement activity, new industry frameworks and multinational projects that suppliers across the defence supply chain will want to take note of. […]
Allied leaders gathered in Ankara this week for a summit billed as one of delivery rather than promises, and the announcements that followed have significant implications for suppliers across the […]
The rapid growth of drone warfare is reshaping Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD). Land forces need systems that can detect, track and respond to an increasing range of sophisticated aerial […]
KNOWLEDGE HUB
Sponsored Content
Explore practical webinars and data-led reports to support bid strategy, capability planning, and procurement decision-making.
At Working Voices, our 30 years’ experience in designing and building training programmes gives us in-depth understanding of behavioural change. Through our commitment to blended learning, we support trainees through […]
The impact of climate change is becoming more significant, visible and severe, and organisations within defence need to assess whether their supply chain is resilient. Changes in climate can have […]
Challenge The Defence Medical Services (DMS) team urgently needed to digitise and automate inventory management, to overcome inefficiencies and operational risks. Manual processes led to misplaced or excess medical items, […]
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