DPRTE 2026 offers a vital opportunity for defence and public sector procurement professionals to connect with peers, share insights, and engage directly with suppliers shaping the future of defence capability.
With the defence landscape evolving rapidly following the publication of the Strategic Defence Review and the Defence Industrial Strategy, DPRTE provides buyers with a unique platform to explore the latest innovations, technologies, and supplier offerings that support both current and future procurement priorities.
Free to attend for MOD and wider public sector personnel, DPRTE 2026 will bring together over 3,000 key decision-makers across a two-day format, offering access to a dynamic programme of presentations, networking, and collaboration opportunities tailored to support defence procurement objectives at all levels.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to investing over £288 billion in equipment and support over the next decade, reaffirmed through the latest Spending Review and the government’s pledge to increase defence spending to 2.6% of GDP by 2027.
There is also the further commitment to meet the new NATO target to spend 5% of the UK’s GDP on national security by 2035 with 3.5% to go on core defence and the remaining 1.5% on defence-related areas such as resilience and security.
With defence procurement recognised as a central pillar of the UK’s growth strategy, there has never been a better time for businesses — from SMEs to major contractors — to engage with MOD buyers and position themselves at the forefront of supply chain development.
DPRTE 2026 is a unique platform for suppliers to understand upcoming procurement needs, forge new relationships with key stakeholders, and showcase their capabilities in front of the people and organisations that matter most. Whether you’re looking to scale your defence business, explore export opportunities, or contribute to innovation, the event offers real commercial value.
With thousands of attendees expected — including procurement leaders from across MOD and Tier 1 contractors — DPRTE 2026 is the must-attend event for any organisation working within, or looking to enter, the defence marketplace.
In addition to delegate access, a range of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available to help suppliers stand out and connect directly with the UK’s high-value defence procurement community.