Why Market Intelligence Has Become a Deciding Factor in UK Defence Contracts UK defence spending is at its highest in decades. Government commitments to reach 2.5% of GDP have generated a significant increase in contract volume — and competition for that spending is intensifying at every level. According to DCI Q1 2026 procurement data (February–April 2026), there were over 30,800 contract awards in that period alone, with a total disclosed value exceeding £1 trillion and an average award value of £35.8 million. The market is enormous. But access to it is not equal. In that environment, the difference between suppliers…
