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Defence Supply Chain Risk & Resilience 2026 - hosted at RUSI

Defence planning is entering a new era. Hybrid conflict, emerging technologies, and geopolitical shifts are reshaping priorities.

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Defence planning is entering a new era. Hybrid conflict, emerging technologies, and geopolitical change are reshaping strategic priorities, placing supply chain resilience and secure network intelligence at the heart of operational superiority.
 
Hosted by Moody’s, in collaboration with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) - the world’s oldest and the UK’s leading defence and security think tank - this by invitation forum brings together senior government leaders and C suite executives from across the defence and industrial ecosystem.

Drawing on Moody’s unique combination of economic intelligence, risk insights, and investigative capabilities, the event brings a strategic vantage point to today’s defence challenges.

  • 13:30

    Arrival & Registration

  • 14:00

    Welcome Remarks

  • 14:10

    Opening Keynote: The National Defence and Security Context in an Era of Great Power Competition and a Decoupling World

    General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE
    General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE Co-Chair, Universal Defence & Security Solutions (UDSS)
  • 14:40

    Moody's Keynote: Evolving Defence Priorities in a Decoupled World

    Kevin O'Brien
    Kevin O'Brien Managing Director, Public Sector, Moody's
  • 15:10

    Break

  • 15:30

    Panel Keynote: The Defence Enterprise Resilience Challenge

    Vice Admiral Andy Kyte CB FCILT
    Vice Admiral Andy Kyte CB FCILT Chief of Defence Logistics and Support, UK Ministry of Defence (MOD)
  • 15:50

    Panel: The Defence Enterprise Resilience Challenge: Securing Defence Capability and Readiness in an Era of Exponential Risk

    UK and European Defence and Security organisations must now configure to deter full-scale conflict and directly support Allies in Europe and the Middle East, whilst fully engaged in a pervasive and active hybrid fight with malign actors. This session will explore the Defence Enterprise resilience challenge and highlight the pressing need for integrated analysis and action to mitigate the often-hidden risks from conflict, cyber, sanctions and financial deterioration. 

  • 16:30

    Fireside Chat: Resilience and Prosperity - Navigating Fragility and Uncertainty

    This fireside conversation will explore the opportunities and constraints facing governments as defence requirements increase amid a complex and uncertain macroeconomic environment. Drawing on economic and policy perspectives, the discussion will consider:

    • How well positioned the UK and European economies are within the global defence and security landscape
    • The fiscal options available to governments to support sustained increases in defence spending
    • Whether long‑term political and public support can be built for higher defence investment
    Colin Ellis
    Colin Ellis Head of Economic Research, Moody's
    Dr Linus Terhorst
    Dr Linus Terhorst Research Analyst, Defence, Industries & Society Programme, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
  • 16:55

    Closing Remarks

    Kevin O'Brien
    Kevin O'Brien Managing Director, Public Sector, Moody's
  • 17:00

    Networking

  • 18:00

    Event Concludes

LOCATION


Event Details:

Venue Name: RUSI

Address: 61 Whitehall
SW1A 2ET, London, U.K.


Date: Tuesday, 7th July 2026

Time: 13:30 - 17:15PM BST