Explore UK defence opportunities, meet Prime contractors & grow your network at the Fife Defence Supplier Event 2026!

Following the success of the Fife Defence Supplier Event 2025, held in June 2025, and the wider Defence Ready Programme, we are delighted to confirm that the Fife Defence Supplier Event 2026 will take place on Wednesday 9 September 2026.

Highlights from the 2025 Event

Over 100 delegates attended, including businesses from Fife and across the UK, demonstrating strong national interest.

Wide representation of SMEs and suppliers, showcasing the strength and diversity of Fife’s defence-capable business base and wider UK supply chain.

Direct engagement with defence primes, providing real insight into routes into the defence supply chain.

High-value networking and 1-to-1 sessions, enabling meaningful conversations between Fife businesses, UK suppliers, and prime contractors.

Positioned Fife as a hub for defence supply-chain opportunity, supporting the expansion of the event in 2026.

The UK defence sector is poised for sustained growth, driven by increased spending, technological innovation, and long-term strategic priorities. Fife Council’s Economic Development Team, in partnership with Make UK Defence and prime contractors, delivers the Fife Defence Supplier Event — open to all businesses, including those new to defence.

Join us at the Fife Defence Supplier Event 2026, a leading regional defence supply-chain event offering businesses the opportunity to explore new markets, engage directly with buyers, and gain practical insight into defence procurement and future opportunities.

Why Attend?

The UK defence sector offers significant opportunity for businesses of all sizes and sectors.

Access a growing UK defence market: Increased defence spending and ongoing modernisation are creating new opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, technology, digital, logistics, and professional services.

Meet defence primes and procurement teams: Engage face-to-face with prime contractors and procurement specialists to understand buyer requirements, capability gaps, and routes into the supply chain.

Opportunities for non-traditional defence suppliers: Defence supply chains are widening, creating opportunities for businesses not currently active in defence but with relevant capabilities or transferable expertise.

High-value networking and collaboration: Build relationships with industry leaders, partners, and suppliers from Fife and across the UK.

Practical market and procurement insight: Gain insight into upcoming projects, procurement processes, and market trends to help position your business competitively.

Pathways to longer-term support: Learn about Defence Ready and international support programmes designed to help businesses build defence readiness and scale into domestic and global markets.

Event Highlights:

Presentations: Hear directly from Prime Contractors and industry experts on upcoming projects, and market needs. Understanding these aspects can help you tailor your offerings to better meet the demands of the defence sector.

Exhibits: Connect with buyers and organisations seeking capable suppliers to explore upcoming contracts and projects, providing a platform to pitch your innovations and solutions.

Invited 1-2-1 Sessions: Pre‑arranged meetings with buyers and delegates via the Swapcard platform.

Thank You to Our Lunch Sponsor

Fife Council and Make UK Defence would like to extend our sincere thanks to Alaris Linwave for sponsoring the buffet lunch at the Fife Defence Supplier Event 2026.

Alaris Linwave's support plays an important role in helping us deliver this flagship event, bringing together businesses, Primes, and industry experts to explore defence supply chain opportunities, build new connections, and support growth across the sector.

Register Now:

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with defence buyers, build new relationships, and position your business for future defence opportunities. For more information, contact Kieran.hunter@fife.gov.uk.

Description supplied by the event organiser.