Why it matters
The event offers defence suppliers direct access to NATO commanders, Romanian and allied military leadership, and procurement decision-makers on NATO's Eastern Flank at a time of accelerated regional spending. Its focus on accelerated procurement, SAFE-fund allocation and rapid innovation adoption makes it a relevant business-development venue for SMEs and startups seeking to align products—counter-UAS, air defence, C2, EW, ISR and autonomy—with alliance requirements.
About
The Modern Warfare Conference is a senior-leader defence conference held at ROMEXPO in Bucharest, delivered in official partnership with the Romanian Defence Staff and attended by the Chief of Defence. It examines lessons from recent conflicts—particularly the war in Ukraine—across autonomous systems, electronic warfare, contested logistics, air defence, ISR and decentralised command. The programme centres on four themes: modern battlefield adaptation, technology and human convergence, alliance preparedness and capacity, and investment and innovation in defence. It brings together government decision-makers, NATO commanders, senior military leaders and industry to discuss NATO and allied readiness on the Eastern Flank.
Market intel
Moderate pricingmedium confidence
Speakers and partners are dominated by NATO commands and allied ministries rather than commercial exhibitors, reflecting a senior-leader conference rather than a trade show. Industry participation is via sponsorship/partnership packages targeting autonomous systems, C-UAS, air defence, C2, EW, ISR and cyber solutions. Delegate and exhibitor pricing and attendance numbers are not publicly published and require contacting the organizer.
Notable exhibitorsRomanian Defence Staff / Romanian Armed ForcesNATO (Armaments and Major Capability Programmes)NATO DIANANATO CCDCOENATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC)LANDCOMUS Army V CorpsEstonian Ministry of Defence
AI-researched Thu, 6 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
UAS / DronesC-UASAir & Missile DefenceProcurementC2 / Battle Management
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions
