Why it matters
As NATO's flagship public-communications event in Central Europe, it puts allied air, land and rescue capabilities in front of national leadership, ambassadors, military attachés and hundreds of thousands of visitors, giving suppliers high-visibility exposure alongside primes and government forces. The Special Partner Nation mechanism (Germany in 2026) has historically opened industrial and political cooperation opportunities, and the show serves as a debut platform for new platforms and modernization programs relevant to Czech and allied procurement.
About
NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days is an annual, free-admission public security and defence showcase held at Leoš Janáček Ostrava Airport, combining large-scale flying displays with an extensive ground programme. The event presents military, police, rescue and security forces of the Czech Republic and its allies, featuring static and dynamic displays of heavy hardware, aircraft, special-forces training and armaments. The 2026 edition is the 26th NATO Days and 17th Czech Air Force Days, with Germany serving as Special Partner Nation. Organizers describe it as the largest security show in Europe.
Market intel
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This is a free public defence showcase rather than a paid trade fair, so there is no conventional per-square-metre exhibitor pricing; participation is dominated by allied armed forces and integrated rescue services, with commercial defence companies appearing as sponsors/partners. In 2026 Germany is the Special Partner Nation, bringing a large air and ground contingent (Eurofighter, Tornado IDS, A400M, Leopard 2A7V, PzH 2000, Puma). Attendance is in the six figures, making it one of Europe's largest security shows by public footfall.
Notable exhibitorsGerman Air Force (Luftwaffe) / Bundeswehr — 2026 Special Partner NationArmy of the Czech RepublicItalian Air Force (2025 partner)Slovak Air ForcePortuguese Air ForceRoyal Air Force (Red Arrows)Polish Armed ForcesU.S. Air Force
AI-researched Mon, 10 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
AirLand systemsAir & Missile DefenceUAS / Drones
Who it's for
PrimesInstitutionsSMEs