Defence events in Russia

ORЁLEXPO is Russia's primary civilian and sporting-arms trade platform, making it the key venue for domestic and CIS-market access for manufacturers of munitions, optics, soldier systems and dual-use equipment. State-owned defence conglomerates such as Rostec (Shvabe, Technodynamika/IGLA) use the show to debut dual-use products — including anti-drone shotgun cartridges and gyro-stabilised optics — giving SMEs and suppliers a direct read on Russian procurement trends. For international suppliers still operating in the Russian market, it remains the only annual B2B gateway of this scale in the country.

SOC Forum is the dominant annual gathering for the Russian-language cybersecurity market, making it the key venue for domestic vendors and integrators to reach enterprise buyers, government procurement officers, and critical-infrastructure operators. The presence of FSTEC and FSB regulators means compliance requirements and licensing signals are announced here first, directly shaping purchasing decisions. For Russian-market SMEs and startups, the Kyberstart zone offers direct access to distributors and M&A-active holding companies such as GK Solar.

Sfitex is the primary procurement and networking venue for the North-West Russian security-technology market, giving suppliers direct access to industrial, oil-and-gas, construction and government end-users who make purchasing decisions for the region. The addition of a UAS/drone-technology section in 2026 makes it a relevant monitoring point for dual-use autonomy and C-UAS developments within the Russian domestic market. For defence-adjacent SMEs tracking Russian security-tech trends or seeking CIS distribution partnerships, it is the most accessible regional entry point.

INTERPOLITEX is the primary domestic marketplace where Russian federal security agencies (MoD, MVD, FSB, Rosgvardiya, MChS, FSVTS) conduct live equipment monitoring and competitive selection, making it the single most direct channel for Russian and CIS-friendly suppliers to reach government procurement decision-makers. More than 50% of visitors hold purchasing authority or directly influence procurement decisions, and the event is formally included in the MoD congress-exhibition plan. For SMEs and startups, the «National Security» innovation competition provides a structured route to expert evaluation and visibility with state customers.

ДРОНТЕХ is the primary procurement and partnership gateway for Russia's fast-growing UAS and counter-drone market, attracting decision-makers from defence-adjacent sectors including security agencies, energy, logistics and agriculture. For SMEs and startups developing UAS components, counter-drone systems or AI autonomy software, it offers direct access to state customers and industrial primes in a single two-day window. The event's strong government patronage and co-location with НАИС give exhibitors rare visibility with federal regulators and national-project stakeholders.

ТБ Форум — ведущая в России площадка прямого диалога между поставщиками технологий безопасности и крупнейшими корпоративными и государственными заказчиками, формирующими до 80% отраслевых бюджетов. Для SME и стартапов в сфере кибербезопасности, физической защиты и защиты от БПЛА это ключевая точка входа к ЛПР из нефтегаза, ТЭК, транспорта, финансов и госсектора. Присутствие ФСТЭК России с официальной конференцией делает форум обязательным для компаний, работающих с КИИ и сертификацией СЗИ.

Photonics technologies are deeply dual-use: laser rangefinders, UAV-detection systems, precision optics, and optoelectronic sensors displayed here feed directly into Russian defence procurement and state contracts. The show provides direct access to heads of government agencies and state corporations such as Rostec/Shvabe and Rosatom, making it a key venue for suppliers seeking state orders in the Russian defence-industrial base. For SMEs and startups in photonics, it is the primary domestic platform to demonstrate products, find partners, and enter the Russian and CIS market.

ExpoElectronica is the primary procurement and partnership gateway for electronic component base (EKB), microelectronics, and embedded systems within Russia and the EAEU — sectors that are central to both civilian manufacturing and defence-industrial programmes under Russia's technological sovereignty agenda. The exhibition draws direct participation from the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and state-owned enterprises, making it the key venue for suppliers seeking access to Russian defence-adjacent electronics buyers. Its dual-use character — covering semiconductors, sensors, power electronics, and robotics — means it is closely monitored by Western export-control authorities as a channel through which sanctioned components reach Russia's military-industrial complex.

Securika Moscow is the dominant market-access platform for the Russian and CIS security and physical-protection sector, with over 93% of visitors reported to influence purchasing decisions — making it a critical venue for lead generation and channel development in the region. For SMEs and startups in surveillance, access control, fire safety, and counter-drone technology, it offers direct exposure to buyers from 80+ Russian regions and all EAEU member states in a single three-day window. The event also provides a rare opportunity to engage with government and law-enforcement delegations that attend officially, giving suppliers insight into public-sector procurement priorities.