About the Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit
From April 2026, an additional £2.2 billion will be allocated to the Ministry of Defence, marking the first step in a broader commitment to meet NATO’s updated target of spending 5% of GDP on national security by 2035 — with 3.5% dedicated to core defence and 1.5% directed towards resilience and wider security.
With limited tickets available, the Defence Procurement and Supply Chain Summit will provide a vital platform to understand what these changes mean for industry, how funding will be directed, and where the opportunities lie for organisations across the defence supply chain.
Objectives:
Highlight Government Commitment
Showcase the government’s historic commitment to increasing defence spending and its implications for the defence sector.
SME Engagement
Promote new SME spending targets for defence to boost access to UK defence investment.
SME Engagement Opportunities
Provide SMEs with insights on how to engage with the additional event spend and access supply chain opportunities.
Economic Impact
Discuss the economic benefits of increased defence spending for small towns and suburbs across the UK.
Defence Industrial Strategy
Explore the Government’s new Defence Industrial Strategy and its impact on defence procurement and supply chains.
