Tech Optics will be exhibiting at DPRTE, March 25-26th
Stand 127, Farnborough Exhibition & Conference Centre
DPRTE connects buyers and suppliers from across the defence procurement and supply chain community – worth more than £37bn+ annually.
New for 2026, DPRTE will take place over two days, giving participants more time to network, learn and share best practice. This unique event enables all stakeholders to learn about the latest developments shaping the future of defence procurement – featuring extensive skills development, networking, collaboration and product showcase opportunities for MOD/public sector buyers and private sector organisations alike.
Visit us for the latest in harsh environment fibre optic connectivity.
Connecting the Defence Procurement and Supply Chain Community
DPRTE 2026 is the UK’s premier event for defence procurement and supply chain engagement. Officially supported by the Ministry of Defence, the event connects buyers, suppliers, and policymakers for two days of networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across all areas of defence acquisition.
This year’s event takes place in the context of the recently published Strategic Defence Review, the evolving Defence Industrial Strategy, and the government’s 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.
These priorities will directly shape the event’s programme—delivering expert-led sessions, supply chain insights, and engagement opportunities designed to help suppliers navigate new policies, funding streams, and operational requirements.