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23–25 Feb 2026

Enforce Tac

NürnbergMesse – Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (Halls 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 10.0, 11) · Nuremberg, Germany

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Enforce Tac venue
Dates
Mon, 23 February 2026 – Wed, 25 February 2026
Venue
NürnbergMesse – Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (Halls 6, 7, 7A, 8, 9, 10.0, 11)
Location
Nuremberg, Germany
Organizer
NürnbergMesse GmbH
Cost
paid
Scale
major
Recurrence
annual
Format
On-site

Why it matters

Enforce Tac is the premier European procurement and partnership forum for the security and defence sector, bringing together credentialled decision-makers, budget holders, and ministry representatives who are actively shaping equipment and capability programmes. For SMEs and startups, a dedicated 'startups@Enforce Tac' area offers subsidised participation and direct access to prime contractors and institutional buyers at a single venue. The event's explosive growth—visitor numbers up 42% and exhibitor count up over 40% in 2026—reflects its rapidly rising strategic weight as Europe's central platform for networked security dialogue.

About

Enforce Tac is Germany's leading restricted-access trade fair for internal and external security and defence, held annually in Nuremberg. Access is strictly limited to verified professionals from armed forces, law enforcement agencies, intelligence services, government ministries, diplomatic representations, and approved industry partners. The 2026 edition, held under the theme 'Networked Security' and the patronage of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, featured over 1,400 exhibitors across seven halls and introduced the inaugural Enforce Tac Conference and a new Armored Forces Area. Live operational demonstrations take place in the Enforce Tac Village, showcasing integrated systems in realistic tactical scenarios.

Market intel

High pricinghigh confidence

The 2026 edition's Armored Forces Area anchored a shift toward land and defence primes, featuring Rheinmetall (Fuchs JAGM, SKYRANGER, Gladius 2.0), KNDS and Diehl Defence (GARMR). Small arms and soldier systems remain core, with CZ presenting the new Bundeswehr P13 service pistol, alongside protection and optics specialists such as Mehler Protection and VECTED. Key-exhibitor details are drawn from confirmed 2026 press releases and show reports.

Notable exhibitors
RheinmetallKNDSDiehl DefenceCZ (Česká zbrojovka)Mehler ProtectionVECTED

AI-researched Thu, 6 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.

Topics

Land systemsAirMaritimeCyberUAS / DronesC-UASAutonomy & RoboticsAir & Missile DefenceMunitions & MissilesSoldier SystemsC2 / Battle ManagementISR & SensorsEWAISimulation & TrainingDual-useLogistics

Who it's for

PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions

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