Why it matters
IDET is Central Europe's leading defence procurement gateway, drawing military delegations from more than 50 countries and serving as the primary export showcase for the Czech defence industry. For SMEs and startups, it offers direct access to primes such as CSG, Rheinmetall, and KNDS, plus a dedicated startup and innovation focus, making it a practical venue to secure contracts and partnerships in a fast-growing regional defence market.
About
IDET is the International Defence and Security Technologies Fair held at the Brno Exhibition Centre in the Czech Republic. It runs biennially and is positioned as a pro-export platform for the Czech defence and security industry, showcasing land, air, and security systems to domestic and international exhibitors and delegations. The fair is held concurrently with the PYROS (firefighting) and ISET (security technology) fairs, and features the outdoor IDET Arena polygon with dynamic demonstrations of military, firefighting and police equipment.
Market intel
Moderate pricinghigh confidence
The 2025 edition was the largest IDET ever, with 650+ exhibitors from ~34-35 countries and ~35,000 visitors, and the Czech Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces among the key exhibitors. Notable participants included Czech primes (CSG, Česká zbrojovka, Omnipol, EVPÚ Defence) alongside major foreign firms (Rheinmetall on 380 sqm, KNDS, Lockheed Martin, Elbit, IAI, Patria) and an India Pavilion. Highlights included the world premiere of the Pandur 8x8 EVO and GOLDEN IDET innovation awards.
Notable exhibitorsCSG (Czechoslovak Group) / Tatra Defence VehicleČeská zbrojovka (Colt CZ Group)OmnipolRheinmetallKNDSLockheed MartinElbit Systems / IAIExcalibur Army
AI-researched Mon, 10 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
Land systemsMunitions & MissilesUAS / DronesSpaceDual-use
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutionsInvestors