UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit returns for 2026
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 how the UK’s record defence investment is translating into contracted opportunity. The event lands at a pivotal moment for the sector, with a confirmed £15 […]
Ankara Summit delivers tens of billions in procurement, with SMEs squarely in the frame
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. The NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum brought together Allied ministers and representatives from over 100 companies to turn last year’s Hague investment commitments into contracts, […]
NATO’s Ankara Summit: the news you may have missed
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 defence and security sector. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte set the tone before the summit even opened, telling reporters that Allies would be expected to […]
How spiral development and layered solutions are shaping air defence
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 threats without requiring costly and operationally disruptive system overhauls. This has necessitated a strategic shift from single-solution systems toward layered, upgradeable architectures that can be […]