Show Notes
Why does defence procurement move so slowly, and what needs to change to unlock real innovation? In this episode, Lee Rimmer, former Commercial Director at Defence Digital, reveals the challenges behind government buying, SME engagement, procurement reform, and how stronger collaboration between industry and defence can deliver better outcomes.
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