Athens is set to become the focal point of the international defence community as it will host one of Europe’s leading defence and security events, DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens 2025. Under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Defence, the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, and the Ministry of Citizen Protection, this event, organised by ROTA Exhibitions Greece in collaboration with SEKPY – Hellenic Manufacturers of Defence Materiel Association, will unfold on 6-8 of May, 2025, at Metropolitan Expo Athens.
Event Overview: DEFEA 2025 will gather the elite of the global defence industry, including major manufacturers, key stakeholders, high-ranking officials, and exhibitors from over 30 countries. This prestigious event is accelerating preparations for what is anticipated to be the largest and most influential defence exhibition in the region, fostering new business opportunities and strategic partnerships.
Highlights Include: Innovative Showcases: A dive into the future of defence across land, air, sea, homeland, and cybersecurity domains. Industry Gathering: With an expected attendance of over 25,000 professionals, the exhibition will occupy 40,000 square meters of state-of-the-art space. Global Participation: 300 delegations and 18 national pavilions from Armenia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, European Union, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, United Arab Emirates, United States of America. Strategic Engagements: Featuring B2B, B2G, and G2G meetings, panel discussions, and live demonstrations to advance defence collaborations. Innovation Spotlight: First-time access to the Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation S.A. (HCDI), promoting dual-use technology and defence innovation.
Key Participants: The event will host major defence companies, EU and NATO delegations, as well as top political and military figures. Notable organisations participating include the European Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS), European Defence Agency (EDA), European Defence Fund (EDF), European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) and NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).
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