Insights

Analysis, not commentary

Occasional writing on UK defence and public sector procurement, aimed at engineering-led SMEs and overseas vendors deciding how to enter the market.

• 6 August 2026Eurosatory 2026: the show within the showThree days at Eurosatory in June 2026, and why the show you see from the entrance is not the one that matters to a smaller company.
• 6 August 2026Notes from Odense: the uncrewed sector is growing upNotes from the International Drone Show in Odense in June 2026: the uncrewed sector is growing up, and Ukraine has reset the clock.
• 6 August 2026"Combat-proven" is an evidence standard, not a sloganCombat-proven has become an evidence standard, not a slogan, and UK buyers are learning to tell the difference.
• 16 July 2026The Defence Investment Plan: what it actually means if you are trying to enter UK defenceWhat the Defence Investment Plan actually signals for engineering-led SMEs and overseas vendors, and what to do this quarter.