Defence is a topic never far from the headlines – and in September 2026, Wales will play host to a flagship supply chain event for a safer, stronger and more resilient future.

Over two days Defence Security Resilience Cymru will bring together organisations shaping the UK’s defence, security and resilience landscape.

This new podcast series from Business in Focus explores the geopolitical backdrop to the event, outlines opportunities for Welsh businesses of all sizes within defence and security supply chains and discusses the support on offer to help firms position themselves in one of the UK's fastest-growing strategic sectors.

 Defence Procurement: Can It Work Better for SMEs?

Wales is home to a host of businesses which are already developing and delivering defence and security capability – and there are many more which could be part of a resilient supply chain.

How do businesses identify opportunities, and how do they navigate the procurement landscape?

Host Gemma Casey is joined by Phil Jones, Chief Executive of Business in Focus, Tim Ketton-Locke, Director of the Office of Small Business Growth, UK at the MoD, Richard Morgan, Adviser at Business in Focus and Helen Hayes, Senior Business Development Manager at BAE Systems.