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Officially supported by the UK Ministry of Defence, the inaugural Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2025 is the premier event dedicated to the UK government’s commitment to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP starting April 2027. This summit will spotlight the additional £2.2 billion allocated to the Ministry of Defence next year, as part of the broader plan to achieve the 2.5% GDP target.

Join us to explore the government’s significant support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the defence sector and discover how these initiatives will shape the future of defence procurement and supply chains.

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.

Key Topics:

• Government’s Defence Spending Increase
• Additional £2.2 Billion Allocation for the Ministry of Defence
• SME Spending Targets and Support
• Accessing the Defence Supply Chain
• Economic Benefits for Small Towns and Suburbs
• Defence Industrial Strategy
• SME Engagement and Supply Chain Opportunities

Keynote Speakers

Jim Carter
Interim Director General Commercial and Industry
Ministry of Defence

 

Julie Brettell
Supply Chain Director
Ministry of Defence

 

Major General Phil Prosser
Director Joint Support
Ministry of Defence

 

James Gavin
Deputy Director UK Defence Innovation Head of Technology Transition
UK MoD National Armaments Directorate

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