The DIP, NAD Machinery, and what this means for an SME
18 MAR 2026 14:00
18 MAR 2026 15:00
During this webinar, chaired by Olivia Savage, Editor-in-Chief, DSEI Gateway, we examined the latest developments from the imminent Defence Investment Plan (DIP) as well as how the National Armaments Directorate (NAD) has been shaped to help the SME community.
Joined by expert speakers:
- Major General (Ret’d) David Shouesmith BEd, MBA, FCILT, Director, UDSS
- Peter L R Hewitt JP FCSI FRSA, Co-Founder and Co-Chair, UDSS
The session went on to highlight relevant announcements for SMEs and how they matched priorities that were previously outlined in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR).
The session also covered the new NAD machinery that is specifically relevant for SMEs, and explored where the opportunities are, and how best to utilise them.