Live Webinar · Thu 10 Sep 2026

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.

Thu 10 Sep2026
11:00–12:00BST
OnlineLive Webinar
About This Session

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.

The Defence Investment Plan: Where the UK Defence Supply Chain Wins Work — webinar graphic

Your 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.

Looking Ahead
This session previews the themes going deeper at DPRTE's National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit in Manchester, 22 October 2026.
Summit Details

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Thursday 10 September 2026 · 11:00–12:00 BST · Online

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