Winning Defence Contracts in 2026: Market Opportunities, Frameworks & Emerging Trends

January 20, 2026

11:00 am

By Grahame Steed,

Director of Public Policy and Research at BiP Solutions

Defence procurement is evolving rapidly. To win in 2026, you need more than ambition—you need intelligence, strategy, and insight into what’s coming next.

Join our expert-led webinar and discover how the biggest shifts in defence buying will impact your organisation. We’ll decode policy changes, reveal market opportunities, and equip you with the competitive edge needed to secure high-value contracts in the year ahead.

What We’ll Cover:

The Procurement Act: Real-World Results After Year One The Procurement Act is no longer theoretical. We’ll break down what’s changed—new forms, payment terms, performance requirements, and the consultation outcomes that matter most to your defence pipeline.

Defence Transformation: Where the Opportunities Are Major reforms are reshaping the landscape. With the defence budget reaching £64.6 billion in 2024/25 and the government committed to increasing spending to 2.5% of GDP, opportunities are expanding. From the Strategic Defence Review implementation and Armed Forces modernisation to capability development programmes and defence industrial strategy shifts, we’ll show you where the money is moving and how to position yourself ahead of the curve.

Policy Shifts You Can’t Ignore Social Value frameworks are evolving. AI is revolutionising procurement processes. Data transparency is opening doors for suppliers who know how to use it. With the MOD spending approximately £25 billion annually on procurement and support services, understanding these changes is critical to how you compete and win in the defence sector.

2025 Market Review: The Data Behind the Deals Get comprehensive analysis of defence procurement patterns from the past year—contract awards, framework activity, expiring agreements, and re-procurement schedules. With over 15,000 contracts awarded annually and the MOD’s commitment to increasing SME participation to 25%, understand what defence buyers are prioritising and where gaps in the market exist.

2026 Forecast: Your Roadmap to High-Value Contracts We’ll spotlight the contracts set for re-tender, transparency initiatives creating new entry points, and early engagement opportunities you can act on now. Plus, sector-specific forecasts across Land, Air, Maritime, Cyber & Space, and Defence Support Services—including insights into multi-billion pound programmes coming to market.

Who This Is For: Business development leaders, bid managers, and senior executives targeting Ministry of Defence contracts, defence agencies, and broader defence sector opportunities. If you’re serious about growth in defence procurement, this webinar is for you.

Secure your competitive advantage. Register now.

 

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