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SUMMARY:UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Turn Defence Growth into Commercial Opportunity\nWhere investment becomes contracts.\nThe UK Government’s newly announced Defence Investment Plan is unlocking nearly £300 billion of defence investment over the next four years\, creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the UK defence supply chain. \nThe UK National Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit brings together the leaders shaping how that investment is deployed\, procured and delivered\, with one clear objective — ensuring the supply chain is positioned to access\, support and deliver that investment at scale. \nThis Summit is where supply chain organisations engage directly with decision makers\, align with programme requirements and secure their role in delivering the UK’s future defence capability. Register now and position your organisation within the UK’s defence supply chain at a pivotal moment of growth. \n  \nWhy This Event Matters Now\nHistoric Investment\nThe UK is entering a period of sustained\, large-scale defence investment\, backed by a confirmed £15 billion funding increase and a broader programme of nearly £300 billion over four years. \n  \nProcurement Reform\nReform is already reshaping how contracts are awarded — creating both opportunity and complexity for suppliers across the chain. \n  \nSME & New Entrant Opportunity\nThe MOD’s new SME Action Plan commits to increasing spend with SMEs by 50% by summer 2028\, creating stronger opportunities in areas such as AI\, cyber\, advanced manufacturing and energy. \n  \nA Window to Act\nFor organisations ready to act\, this represents a significant window to to secure competitive advantage as programmes move forward and supply chains are formed. \n  \n📅 Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026⏰ Time: 8.30am – 5.00 pm 📍 Venue: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel\, Manchester \nUse code AUG15 for 15% Discount when you register! \n 
URL:https://www.aerospace.co.uk/events/uk-national-defence-procurement-supply-chain-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Kimpton Clocktower Hotel\, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel\, Oxford St\,\, Manchester\, Manchester\, M60 7HA\, United Kingdom
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