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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 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.
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
The delay to the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) came under intense parliamentary scrutiny on 15 June, with MPs across all parties pressing the government on the real-world consequences for UK […]
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has launched early market engagement on a major facilities management contract to support British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI), covering MOD sites across the Falkland […]
Ed Arnold, Senior Associate at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), has described John Healey’s resignation as Defence Secretary as “a seismic moment for the government and MoD,” warning that […]
A Partnership Agreement supporting the Huntingdonshire Defence Cluster and Project FAIRFAX has been significantly strengthened, with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, master developer Urban&Civic, and Newlands Developments formally joining Huntingdonshire […]
KNOWLEDGE HUB
Sponsored Content
Explore practical webinars and data-led reports to support bid strategy, capability planning, and procurement decision-making.
Bringing Employee Digital Services Together Like Never Before Challenge Across the MOD, HR and employee benefit services are currently spread across multiple, disconnected systems. As a result, employees often need […]
Cybercrime hits businesses where it hurts. While stolen cash leaves a hole, a damaging data breach brings a reputation that can take years to shake off. In 2017, when hackers […]
Net Zero and sustainability go hand-in-hand with the defence sector’s priority of keeping people safe. Modernising defence infrastructure and making it ready for escalating climate challenges will make the sector […]
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