Black Sea Defence & Aerospace (BSDA) is one of the most significant defense industry events in Eastern Europe, serving Romania, the Black Sea basin, NATO allies, and international partners. The exhibition showcases land, air, and naval platforms, air defense systems, radar and sensor technologies, unmanned systems, cyber security solutions, and space technologies.

BSDA also acts as a strategic networking hub, enabling B2B meetings, government-to-industry interactions, and international cooperation opportunities. Due to the evolving security environment in the Black Sea region, the event holds strong geopolitical and strategic importance.

Sectors of Participating Companies

• Defense Industry (Land, Naval, and Air Systems)
• Aerospace and Space Technologies
• Air and Missile Defense Systems
• Radar, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors
• Unmanned Systems (UAV, UGV, USV)
• Cyber Security and Military Software
• Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence (C4ISR)

Importance for the Defense Industry

BSDA plays a critical role in strengthening defense capabilities across NATO’s eastern flank. The exhibition highlights advanced air defense systems, radar technologies, and integrated command-and-control solutions, supporting regional deterrence, modernization, and allied defense cooperation in the Black Sea region.

Number of Participating Companies at the Previous Edition

At the previous BSDA exhibition, approximately 300 domestic and international companies participated.

Most Important Highlights of the Previous Edition

• Presentation of NATO-compliant air defense and radar systems
• Announcement of international defense cooperation agreements focused on Black Sea security
• First-time showcase of next-generation unmanned air and naval platforms