AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
Washington, D.C. / United States
The anchor event for anyone selling to the US Army. Program offices and primes are present in force; ideal for SMEs seeking subcontracting and teaming opportunities.
paidSee details
RussiaTrade shows & exhibitionsPast event
10–14 Jun 2026
International Maritime Defence Show "Fleet" 2026
Congress and Exhibition Center, Museum of Naval Glory (Island of Forts) · Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Dates
- Wed, 10 June 2026 – Sun, 14 June 2026
- Venue
- Congress and Exhibition Center, Museum of Naval Glory (Island of Forts)
- Location
- Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Organizer
- Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation; Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation (exhibition operator: ICE LTD)
- Cost
- paid
- Scale
- major
- Recurrence
- biennial
- Format
- On-site
Market intel
Moderate pricingmedium confidence
Fleet 2026 is dominated by Russian state-owned defence primes, led by Rosoboronexport/Rostec, which planned 75 bilateral presentations for foreign delegations covering export frigates, corvettes, diesel-electric submarines, and a new generation of AI-assisted unmanned surface and underwater vehicles.
- The 2024 edition drew 225+ exhibitors, 50,000+ visitors, and 14 official foreign delegations; the 2026 edition expanded to 20+ delegations.
- Exhibitor and ticket pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled directly by the organiser.
Notable exhibitors
Rosoboronexport (Rostec)United Shipbuilding CorporationKrylov State Research CentreKalashnikov GroupRussian Navy (live ship display)Belarusian defence enterprisesIndian defence industry participantsChinese defence industry participants
AI-researched Tue, 25 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Why it matters
Fleet/IMDS is Russia's flagship naval export showcase and the primary venue at which Rosoboronexport and Rostec-affiliated shipbuilders present export-configured warships, submarines, and unmanned maritime systems to delegations from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
- For non-Western defence suppliers and dual-use technology firms, it is one of the few remaining major naval shows offering direct access to Russian Navy procurement officials and partner-nation delegations.
- Attendance or monitoring of the show provides insight into Russian naval export priorities, technology transfer offers, and the competitive landscape for maritime UAS and counter-drone systems.
Registration
About
The International Maritime Defence Show 'Fleet' is Russia's principal biennial naval defence exhibition, held every two years since 2003 at venues in St. Petersburg and, since 2022, at the Congress and Exhibition Centre on the grounds of the Museum of Naval Glory in Kronstadt.
- The show brings together representatives of the Russian Navy, government bodies, defence-industry enterprises, and foreign delegations for a combined static and live exhibition of naval hardware, unmanned maritime systems, coastal defence, and shipbuilding technologies.
- The programme includes roundtables, plenary sessions, technical conferences, live ship demonstrations at the Ust-Rogatka pier, and aerobatic displays.
- The 2026 edition is the 13th instalment of the show and the third to be held at the Kronstadt venue.
Topics
MaritimeUAS / DronesAutonomy & RoboticsC-UASISR & Sensors
Who it's for
PrimesInstitutions
Related events
Compare these
Annual Meeting of the Supply Chain
Lévis / Canada
This is the primary procurement-facing event for Quebec's naval supply chain, where federal ministers have used the platform to announce National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contracts and submarine procurement updates — making it a critical intelligence touchpoint for any company seeking Davie, Royal Canadian Navy, or Canadian Coast Guard business. With ~750 participants and ~65 exhibitors, it is compact enough for SMEs and startups to gain direct access to prime contractors such as Chantier Davie and Thales Canada. Pre-scheduled B2B meetings with national and international outsourcers give exhibitors a structured path to new contracts.
paidSee details
Milipol Qatar
Doha / Qatar
Milipol Qatar is the only dedicated homeland security trade show in the Middle East, giving defence and security suppliers direct access to Qatari Ministry of Interior procurement decisions — QAR 842 million in contracts were signed at the 2024 edition alone. The event's official delegations programme (360 delegations from 42 countries in 2024) provides unmatched access to government buyers and military end-users across the Gulf, Near East, and Asia. For SMEs and startups, national pavilions (France, Germany, Italy, North America, Czech Republic, China in 2024) offer a cost-effective route to market entry in one of the world's fastest-growing security markets.
Trade shows & exhibitionsMiddle EastMajor (2,000–10,000)Flagship budgetPrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions
freeSee details