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Driving Industry Growth in the Future Defence Marketplace

The DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026 is a new, high‑impact event, officially supported by ADS Scotland, created to connect Scottish SMEs directly with defence buyers, prime contractors and strategic delivery partners at a defining moment for the UK defence market.

Taking place against the backdrop of significant new UK defence investment in Scotland, the Summit delivers focused strategic insight, direct engagement with decision‑makers, and practical guidance to help businesses access emerging opportunities across a rapidly expanding defence supply chain.

This concentrated one‑day Summit is designed to cut through complexity, providing the clarity, access and commercial understanding required to support genuine supply chain growth, collaboration and long‑term partnership.

A Critical Moment for Defence Investment in Scotland

In March 2026, the UK Government announced a £50 million Scotland Defence Growth Deal, strengthening Scotland’s role in the UK defence industrial base and accelerating growth across sectors including advanced engineering, maritime, shipbuilding, space, quantum and advanced manufacturing, alongside a wider uplift in defence spending that includes an additional £2.2 billion for the Ministry of Defence from April 2026, driving new programmes, supplier requirements and capability demands across the defence supply chain.

For Scottish industry, this creates a timely opportunity to engage early, position capability and build the relationships required to compete effectively in the next phase of defence procurement.

Glasgow Marriott Hotel | 20 May 2026 | 08.30 – 17:00

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Confirmed Speakers Include:

Meet the Buyer

The Meet the Buyer enables direct engagement between prime contractors and suppliers through a series of pre-booked 1–2–1 meetings taking place throughout the day at the DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026.

Appointments are open to sponsors, exhibitors, and registered attendees.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet directly with representatives from: