The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a significant wargaming exercise designed to rigorously test the resilience of the UK’s defence supply chains under the pressures of sustained, large-scale conflict. This exercise, announced on 29 April 2026, brings together senior MOD leadership and five major industry partners – Boeing, KNDS, MBDA, Rheinmetall, and Tekever – to identify potential constraints in the procurement and distribution of critical military equipment. The findings from this simulation are intended to directly influence national defence policy and ensure the Armed Forces maintain operational readiness through prolonged periods of heightened demand. The current wargame builds upon…
