The HEMUS International Defence and Security Exhibition is organized with the support of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence and relevant public institutions. It serves as a high-profile platform for the presentation of land, air, and naval defence systems, as well as cutting-edge security technologies.

The exhibition covers a wide range of sectors including air defence systems, radar and sensor technologies, command-and-control solutions, unmanned systems, cyber security, and military logistics.

HEMUS plays a critical role in fostering cooperation between NATO and EU member states while connecting defence industry companies with decision-makers from the Balkans, Eastern Europe, and neighbouring regions through structured B2B meetings and official delegations.

Sectors of Participating Companies

• Defence industry (land, air, and naval systems)
• Air defence and missile systems
• Radar, electro-optical, and sensor technologies
• Unmanned aerial, ground, and naval systems
• Cyber security and electronic warfare
• Military software, command-and-control, and simulation
• Security systems and critical infrastructure protection

Importance for the Defence Industry

• Acts as a strategic meeting point for defence procurement and modernization projects in the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
• Provides an important showcase for NATO-compliant defence systems and technologies.
• Encourages technology transfer, joint production, and industrial cooperation agreements.
• Offers direct access to military authorities, procurement agencies, and defence decision-makers, particularly in air defence and radar domains.

Previous Edition Highlights

• Number of participating companies (previous edition): Approximately 180+ companies

Key highlights of the previous exhibition:

• First-time presentations of next-generation air defence and radar systems
• High-level international cooperation meetings focused on NATO-standard command-and-control solutions
• Strategic memorandums of understanding and cooperation initiatives for regional defence projects