Euro Defence Expo is a full-spectrum international defence and security trade fair designed to connect military, governmental, and industrial decision-makers with leading defence manufacturers and technology providers.

The exhibition covers a broad range of domains including land systems, air defence, command and control, radar technologies, cyber security, unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, robotics, and critical infrastructure protection.

The event will be hosted at Messe Essen, one of Germany’s largest and most modern exhibition venues, located in the strategic heart of Europe. Thanks to its location, Euro Defence Expo serves as an efficient meeting point for European, NATO, and international defence actors.

By running in parallel with major security-focused events, the expo aims to strengthen cooperation between military defence and civil security, encouraging cross-sector innovation, technology transfer, and long-term partnerships.

Sectors of Participating Companies

Companies and institutions participating in Euro Defence Expo mainly operate in the following sectors:

• Defence industry and military systems
• Air and missile defence technologies
• Radar, surveillance, and sensor systems
• Cyber security and electronic warfare
• Unmanned aerial, land, and naval systems
• Artificial intelligence and advanced defence software
• Military communications and battlefield management
• Logistics, maintenance, and support systems

Importance for the Defence Industry

• Euro Defence Expo provides a new strategic platform in Europe for showcasing advanced defence technologies at a time of increasing geopolitical and security challenges.
• It enables direct interaction between defence manufacturers, armed forces, NATO representatives, and government procurement authorities.
• The expo supports European defence cooperation, joint development programs, and international supply-chain integration.
• By combining military and civil security perspectives, it promotes dual-use technologies and innovation-driven defence solutions.

Previous Edition Data

Euro Defence Expo will be held for the first time in 2026, therefore there is no previous edition.

However, for its inaugural year, the event is expected to host over 250 exhibiting companies and attract hundreds of professional visitors, including high-level military and governmental delegations.