Why it matters
Positioned at a strategic crossroads in Southeast Europe and the Mediterranean, DEFEA connects suppliers directly with Greek armed forces modernization programs and regional defence procurement directorates. It offers extensive B2B, B2G, and G2G networking along with partnership opportunities with Greek defence industry manufacturers.
About
DEFEA (Defence Exhibition Athens) is a major biennial international tri-service defence and security exhibition. Held under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence and in cooperation with SEKPY, it showcases cutting-edge systems across land, naval, aerospace, national, and cybersecurity domains. The exhibition serves as a prime platform for industry leaders, government delegations, and military officials across Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Market intel
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DEFEA is Greece's flagship tri-service defence exhibition, serving the Eastern Mediterranean and NATO's southern flank. Organised biennially at Metropolitan Expo Athens, it brings together global primes, national pavilions, and high-level official defence delegations.
Notable exhibitorsLockheed MartinNaval GroupRheinmetallBoeingLeonardoRafael Advanced Defense SystemsFincantieriHellenic Defence Systems
AI-researched Tue, 25 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
Land systemsMaritimeAirAir & Missile DefenceCyber
Who it's for
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