Why it matters
As Germany's first fully integrated defence exhibition, launched amid the Zeitenwende and a defence budget projected to reach EUR 180 billion by 2030, DSEI Germany offers suppliers direct access to the German MoD, Bundeswehr, European procurement authorities and international delegations in a single venue. A dedicated Newcomer Zone for German SMEs and start-ups plus regional and international pavilions make it a strategic market-entry platform for smaller and non-German firms seeking early positioning in a rapidly expanding market. Exhibiting at the inaugural edition allows companies to establish an early foothold before the show scales further.
About
DSEI Germany is the inaugural German edition of the DSEI (Defence & Security Equipment International) exhibition series, held for the first time on 9–12 March 2027 at the Messegelände Hannover. Organised by Deutsche Messe AG in partnership with the organisers of DSEI UK and DSEI Japan, it is structured around the domains and command architecture of the Bundeswehr, with zones covering Air & Space, Land, Naval, Cyber & Information, Joint Support Systems and industrial solutions. The show connects European governments, armed forces and industry to support capability development, procurement and cooperation.
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DSEI Germany 2027 is the inaugural German edition of the DSEI series, expanded to a fourth hall (100,000 sqm indoor plus 25,000 sqm outdoor) after early demand filled the original three halls. Numbers such as ~25,000+ visitors and ~900+ exhibitors are anticipated/third-party projections rather than confirmed post-show figures, as no edition has yet taken place. Confirmed exhibitors include naval and land primes such as TKMS, Kongsberg and Rafael, alongside numerous German SMEs and international pavilions.
Notable exhibitorsTKMSKongsbergRafaelSIBAT (Israel MoD)HellermannTytonMeuser OptikPROBATECSchulz-Electronic
AI-researched Mon, 10 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
Land systemsAirMaritimeCyberProcurement
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions