Defence events in France

For SMEs, startups and Tier 2/3 suppliers, Aeromart offers structured access to qualified buyers from primes such as Airbus, Safran, Thales and their defence arms, making it a direct route to subcontracting opportunities. Its vetted-buyer format and high meeting volume give exhibitors measurable pipeline value rather than passive foot traffic. As Europe's leading aerospace supply-chain convention, it is a key procurement and partnering venue anchored in the Toulouse ecosystem.

SOFINS is unique in Europe as a focused meeting point between the special-forces community and industry, giving suppliers direct access to operators, buyers and dozens of foreign delegations. Its live-testing format and roughly 600 pre-arranged business meetings let SMEs and startups demonstrate niche innovations directly to decision-makers, shortening the path to procurement. For deeptech and dual-use firms, the SOFLAB competition and selection process offer high-value exposure to a curated, high-intent audience.

The global aerospace and space calendar peaks here. Major military aviation and space deals are announced; essential for primes and component suppliers alike.

As the world's reference platform for internal/homeland security, Milipol Paris concentrates buyers from ministries, police, customs and defence agencies plus 160+ official delegations in one place, making it a prime lead-generation and export venue. For SMEs and startups, dedicated Newcomers Villages, the Milipol LAB and the Innovation Awards offer visibility to government and prime-contractor buyers that is otherwise hard to reach. The biennial cadence and strong international attendance make securing a stand a strategic decision for suppliers targeting security and dual-use markets.