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21–23 Oct 2026

Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026

PVA EXPO PRAGUE · Prague, Czech Republic

Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2026 venue
Dates
Wed, 21 October 2026 – Fri, 23 October 2026
Venue
PVA EXPO PRAGUE
Location
Prague, Czech Republic
Organizer
Future Forces Forum
Cost
paid
Scale
major
Recurrence
biennial
Format
On-site

Why it matters

The event offers direct access to allied governance through official NATO working group sessions (including Dismounted Soldier Systems groups) and NSPA user groups, where standards, user requirements, and procurement strategies are discussed. For SMEs and startups, the Innovation Pavilion and Defence Lab provide beneficial-rate access to operators, investors, and decision-makers from 70+ national delegations. Its Central European position and government patronage make it a practical entry point for suppliers targeting NATO and EU markets.

About

The Future Forces Exhibition & Forum is a biennial international defence and security event held in Prague, combining a three-day exhibition with a broad expert programme of conferences, panels, and official NATO working group sessions. The exhibition covers domains including land forces, air force, unmanned and autonomous systems, cyber, CBRN, space, medical, and soldier systems, alongside live demonstrations and specialized zones such as the Cyber, Innovation, C2, and NATO pavilions. It brings together military, government, industry, R&D, and academic representatives for B2B, B2G, and G2G interactions.

Market intel

Moderate pricingmedium confidence

Future Forces 2026 features exhibitors ranging from primes and international OEMs to Czech specialists and startups, with confirmed participants including Saab Dynamics (jointly with SVOS on the MARS 4x4 MSHORAD platform), Aeronautics Group, Shield AI, and S-Tech Ventures ecosystem companies such as Cyber Drone Solutions, Componentas, and ARDyx. A dedicated Innovation Pavilion and new Defence Lab connect startups with investors and users. Note: some widely-circulated large-prime lists appear to be indicative exhibitor filters rather than fully confirmed 2026 participants.

Notable exhibitors
Saab DynamicsSVOS PřeloučAeronautics GroupShield AICyber Drone SolutionsComponentasARDyxGasmet Technologies

AI-researched Mon, 10 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.

Topics

Land systemsUAS / DronesCyberCBRNSoldier Systems

Who it's for

PrimesSMEsStartupsInvestorsInstitutions

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