EURODEF 2025

On September 11, 2026, an Industry Session will take place at the headquarters of the European Defence Agency (EDA) in Brussels as part of the 3rd annual EDA Maritime Week. The meeting is intended for representatives of the defense industry and EU member states and will provide up-to-date information on the EDA’s activities in the field of maritime defense capabilities development. The program will focus primarily on the current status of EDA activities, the EDPCI IMSD initiative, and the 2026–2027 work programs in the areas of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), Naval Combat and Maritime Interdiction (NCMI), and Underwater Systems and Seabed Warfare (UWSBW). The morning program will also include time for networking. The event will be held in a hybrid format. Due to limited capacity, only one representative per company may be nominated. Registration is open until September 2, 2026, via this link. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Lasheras at paula.lasheras@eda.europa.eu, with CAP@eda.europa.eu in copy.

Organised by the Bayern Innovativ – TechHUB Security and Defence, the International Defence TechDay 2026 will take place on 17 September 2026 at the Fliegerhorst Erding Airbase. The event will bring together representatives from NATO, Ministries of Defence, international partners, armed forces, industry, and research organisations to experience advanced defence technologies in a live operational environment. The programme will combine fully integrated live demonstrations and static displays, showcasing technologies operating within coordinated multi-domain scenarios. The 2026 scenario, Shield & Swarm 2026, will focus on the protection of high-value targets against coordinated threats involving drone swarms, unmanned systems, and ground forces. Participating companies will demonstrate operational capabilities including real-time system deployment, live sensor integration, interoperability, and active engagement within a networked force structure. Key technology areas include: Unmanned systems (UAV / UGV) ISR and advanced sensor technologies Counter-UAS and electronic warfare Air defence and missile systems Key Information Date: 17 September 2026 Time: 10:00 – 16:00 Location: Fliegerhorst (Airbase) Erding, Bavaria, Germany Participation and Contact A spectator registration option will be announced in due course. Companies interested in actively participating and showcasing technologies within the live operational scenarios are invited to contact Patrick Albrecht at: Patrick.Albrecht@Bayern-Innovativ.de 

On October 13, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the industry session of the 17th EDA REACH Plenary Meeting will take place at the headquarters of the European Defence Agency (EDA) in Brussels. The meeting will focus on the impacts of the REACH regulation and other EU regulations on chemicals in the defense industry, the resilience of supply chains for critical substances, and future regulatory priorities in the defense and space sectors. The program will include discussions with representatives from member states, European institutions, agencies, and industry. If you are interested, you can register using this form by October 6, 2026, at the latest.

On October 27–28, 2026, the European Young Professionals Defense Summit will take place in Malmö, Sweden. The conference is organized by the European Commission (DG DEFIS) as part of the European Network of Defense-related Regions (ENDR), in collaboration with the Swedish Defense and Security Industry Association (SOFF). The event is primarily intended for young professionals and those at the beginning of their careers in the European defense sector. Its goal is to connect the next generation of experts across Europe, facilitate the exchange of experiences, and offer deeper insight into the strategic, industrial, and technological changes currently shaping European defense. More detailed information about the program, speakers, and registration options will be posted later.