How to Unlock Opportunities in the Defence Sector

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The UK defence sector is a multi-billion-pound industry, and it’s growing. With government spending set to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, demand for suppliers, services, and innovation will continue to expand. This event is for SMEs across the Liverpool City Region who want to uncover their potential within this sector.

This exclusive workshop will help you understand how to break into the defence sector, what kinds of products, services, and expertise are in high demand, and how to position your business to take advantage.

From manufacturing to the supply of other essential goods and services, the defence supply chain depends on businesses of all kinds, and yours could be the perfect fit.

Why This Matters

Breaking into new supply chains, particularly high-value industries like defence, presents a significant growth opportunity.

Not only can it open a new stream of business development, but it also helps strengthen long-term stability by diversifying revenue streams.

For many SMEs, the challenge is knowing how to navigate procurement processes, identify which opportunities are right, and build the right relationships to win contracts.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

• Cammell Laird
• The North West Regional Defence and Security Cluster
• Make UK Defence
• Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
• JOSCAR
• Various suppliers to the Defence Industry (TBC)

What You’ll Gain

At this workshop, you’ll hear directly from major industry primes and leading voices from the defence sector, giving you practical insight and guidance you won’t find anywhere else.

You’ll walk away with:

✅ A clear understanding of the types of opportunities available for your business — both obvious and unexpected

✅ Practical guidance on how to navigate procurement processes and accreditations

✅ An appreciation of what primes look for in suppliers, and how to avoid common pitfalls

✅ A roadmap for becoming “tender ready” and positioning your business to stand out

✅ Insight into how factors like carbon reduction and social value are shaping procurement decisions

Exclusive Q&A

Following the main session, you’ll have the opportunity to put your questions directly to our panel of industry leaders — a rare chance to learn first-hand how primes make decisions and what will help your business succeed in the defence sector.

Event Details

• Places for this event are strictly limited, and demand is expected to be high. Don’t miss this opportunity to position your business for long-term success in one of the UK’s most resilient and expanding industries.

• Full agenda to be announced.

• For Liverpool City Region companies only (Liverpool, Halton, Sefton, St Helens, Knowsley, Wirral).

• Please note: Registration does not guarantee a place. All registrations will be subject to further security checks by our team to ensure suitability.

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