Defence forum 2026

As allied nations race to translate rearmament commitments into deployable capability, OMFIF’s Defence forum brings together public and private finance leaders, defence industry executives and policy-makers to confront the financing and industrial challenges of western rearmament.

The agenda tackles the tensions shaping today’s defence financing landscape as multilateral mechanisms, national initiatives and private capital sources proliferate, risking fragmentation even as the case for coordinated, at-scale investment intensifies.

Discussions will explore how regulatory clarity and a fresh approach to responsible investment can unlock capital for the defence industrial base. They will also examine the policy frameworks, financing models and partnerships needed to bring next-generation technologies, including artificial intelligence, from development to deployment – driving innovation, competitiveness and economic resilience.