The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is now fully established, marking the most significant structural reform of UK defence procurement in a generation. The announcement, made on 13 April 2026, also confirms the retirement of Deputy National Armaments Director Andy Start, the former Chief Executive of Defence Equipment & Support, who leaves the Ministry of Defence after 37 years in defence. The NAD Group is led by National Armaments Director Rupert Pearce, who joined the Ministry of Defence in October 2025. The NAD Group has been created to drive delivery of the Defence…
