The Defence Investment Plan: Where the UK Defence Supply Chain Wins Work
The Defence Investment Plan is putting serious money behind sovereign capability — but investment commitments don't automatically become contracts for suppliers who aren't positioned to win them. Join our panel for a practical look at where the opportunities are emerging and what suppliers need to do now, not after the tender lands.
Turning investment commitments into contracts
The Defence Investment Plan is putting serious money behind sovereign capability — but investment commitments don't automatically become contracts for suppliers who aren't positioned to win them.
Join Prof. Andrew Schofield (Chair, NWRDSC/NWAA and Chair of DPRTE 2026) and defence industry specialist Kevin Mills, with market intelligence from Defence Contracts International, for a practical look at where the opportunities are emerging and what suppliers need to do now — not after the tender lands.
Speakers
Prof. Andrew Schofield
Chair, NWRDSC / NWAA · Chair, DPRTE 2026
Kevin Mills
Defence Industry Specialist, Defence Contracts International
Market Intelligence Partner
What You'll Learn
Where the Defence Investment Plan is directing real money toward sovereign capability.
Why funding commitments don't automatically translate into contract opportunities for suppliers.
Where opportunities are emerging right now, backed by market intelligence from DCI.
What suppliers need to do now to position themselves — not after the tender lands.