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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 UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that shipbuilding has been designated a priority sector for reform under the Procurement Act 2023, in a move that signals a significant shift […]
BAE Systems’ FalconWorks facility at Warton has been held up in the House of Commons as a leading example of how research and development should be embedded within UK defence […]
Ten battlefield-validated Ukrainian startups pitch to UK investors, MOD representatives and prime contractors as structured commercial routes between Kyiv and Western markets begin to take shape. Ukraine’s government-backed defence tech […]
A new fleet of 24 support vessels, built by Damen Shipyards under an £850 million afloat services contract, is set to be allocated across the Royal Navy’s three principal operating […]
KNOWLEDGE HUB
Sponsored Content
Explore practical webinars and data-led reports to support bid strategy, capability planning, and procurement decision-making.
How organised crime targets your people by using “human nature” against them – by Nick Smallman CEO of Working Voices Employees are likely to be can-do team-players, ready to please, […]
With extensive hazardous waste expertise, Veolia has the capabilities to collect and dispose of AFFF for the UK defence sector. Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) has long been used for […]
Cybercrime exploits a weakness common to all companies: their people. Criminals don’t need tech skills to hack through a firewall, they can simply dupe unwitting employees into helping them. A […]
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