The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has launched a formal call for evidence on the relationship between government and the defence industry, with a submission deadline of 21 July 2026. This is a direct opportunity for supply chain businesses to put their experience on the parliamentary record. The inquiry follows the 2025 Strategic Defence Review’s call for a new government-industry partnership, and the Committee’s questions are squarely focused on the issues that matter most to businesses working in or trying to enter the defence market. The areas under examination include how procurement processes and contracts need to change…
