Land Systems events

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.

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.

As the first large-scale, continent-wide defence exhibition based in West Africa, AFRIDEX opens direct access to African procurement authorities and ministerial delegations from more than 35 confirmed nations, giving international suppliers and African SMEs a structured route into one of the world's fastest-growing defence markets. The buyer-led, protocol-driven format — with a dedicated Hosted Delegation Programme and curated government meetings — is designed to convert exhibition presence into tangible procurement conversations and industrial partnerships. For startups and emerging innovators, the international pavilion structure and co-location with major primes (Rheinmetall, Embraer, Turkish Aerospace, Norinco) provide rare visibility in a market where relationships with ministries of defence are the critical gateway.

Access to one of the largest and fastest-modernising militaries in Southeast Asia. Local partnering is essential for market entry.

BAMEX is the only defense trade show in the Sahel region with dedicated live-demonstration days before procuring delegations, giving exhibitors direct access to heads of state offices, ministries of defense, general staff, and procurement authorities from up to 54 African nations in a single venue. For SMEs and startups, it offers a rare early-mover opportunity in one of the world's fastest-growing defense markets, where demand for border security, UAS, counter-UAS, and soldier systems is acute. The organizers project up to $500 million in business volume per edition, making it a commercially high-stakes platform despite its relatively compact size.

As the largest defence and security fair in Brazil and one of the most important in Latin America, Mostra BID Brasil offers direct access to procurement decision-makers from the Brazilian Armed Forces, public security agencies, and foreign delegations with purchasing power. For SMEs and startups in the BIDS ecosystem, it is the primary national platform to gain visibility with government buyers, attract investors, and forge export partnerships via the Brazil Defense / ApexBrasil programme. The Brasília location — home to all three military commands, 131 embassies, and key ministries — maximises institutional reach in a single three-day window.

A bridge into North African and MENA procurement. Useful for firms diversifying beyond the Gulf into the wider region.

SecD-Day has rapidly become the largest defence and security exhibition ever held in Finland and a key Nordic meeting point, offering direct access to Finnish and international primes, authorities and foreign delegations following Finland's NATO accession. For SMEs and startups it provides a comparatively affordable route to reach national armaments buyers, strategic partners like Patria and Millog, and international primes in a growing Northern European defence market.

The entry point to Gulf defence budgets and offset programs. High-value procurement decisions are made here; relationship-building and local partner introductions matter more than booth size.

As Germany's first fully integrated defence exhibition, launched amid the Zeitenwende and a defence budget projected to reach EUR 180 billion by 2030, DSEI Germany offers suppliers direct access to the German MoD, Bundeswehr, European procurement authorities and international delegations in a single venue. A dedicated Newcomer Zone for German SMEs and start-ups plus regional and international pavilions make it a strategic market-entry platform for smaller and non-German firms seeking early positioning in a rapidly expanding market. Exhibiting at the inaugural edition allows companies to establish an early foothold before the show scales further.

Soldier modernisation programs are recurring and broad. A focused venue for firms in wearables, power, optics and edge compute to reach program offices.

SITDEF is the primary gateway for defence and dual-use suppliers seeking access to Peruvian and broader Latin American procurement decision-makers, including official delegations, purchasing managers, and armed-forces representatives from across the continent. Its biennial cycle and government-backed format make it the region's most credible platform for advancing re-equipment and modernisation contracts. For SMEs and startups, national-pavilion participation options and a growing focus on cybersecurity and AI lower the barrier to entry into a strategically important emerging market.

LAAD is the premier gateway to Latin America's defence procurement ecosystem, offering direct access to Brazilian Armed Forces and Public Security buyers who hold active acquisition mandates backed by multi-billion-real national defence investment plans. For SMEs and international primes alike, the structured delegation programme — with 1,200+ pre-scheduled meetings in 2025 — provides a uniquely efficient route to decision-makers across the region. No comparable event in Latin America matches its scale, institutional backing, or concentration of qualified military and government buyers.

IQDEX is the primary gateway for international defence suppliers seeking direct access to Iraqi procurement decision-makers and the broader MENA security market, with the Iraqi Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Interior among the key institutional buyers present. For SMEs and regional primes, it offers a relatively accessible entry point into a market undergoing active defence modernisation, with lower competitive density than larger Gulf shows. The event's government patronage at Prime Minister level and formal ministry backing signal genuine procurement intent, making it a high-value business development venue for land systems, UAS, cyber, and ISR vendors.

Focused access to USMC requirements around Force Design and expeditionary operations. Strong fit for autonomy, C-UAS and logistics suppliers.

Poland is one of Europe's fastest-growing defence spenders and is building out a major domestic industrial base, making Katowice a strategically important location for suppliers seeking to enter or expand within the Central and Eastern European defence supply chain. The event's deliberately limited, procurement-weighted exhibition floor gives SMEs and component suppliers direct access to decision-makers with budget authority, accelerating business development. With parallel editions planned in North America and Germany, DMME is positioning itself as a cross-continental platform for defence manufacturing and materials sourcing.

IDEF is one of the top four defence fairs in the world by number of participating companies and delegations, making it a critical venue for market access into Türkiye, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. The fair consistently generates billions of dollars in signed contracts and hosts senior procurement delegations from over 100 countries, giving exhibitors direct access to end-user decision-makers. Its 'Defenders of Tomorrow' platform also provides SMEs and startups a dedicated route to engage with prime contractors and government buyers.

Positioned at a strategic crossroads in Southeast Europe and the Mediterranean, DEFEA connects suppliers directly with Greek armed forces modernization programs and regional defence procurement directorates. It offers extensive B2B, B2G, and G2G networking along with partnership opportunities with Greek defence industry manufacturers.

Japan is loosening export rules and increasing defence spending. An early-mover venue for firms seeking Japanese partners and the Indo-Pacific supply base.

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.

Multi-domain coverage and a strong UK/Commonwealth procurement presence make DSEI a primary BD event for firms targeting the UK MoD and allied buyers.

Tied directly to Saudi localisation (Vision 2030) targets and large procurement budgets. Localisation and joint-venture commitments are often the price of entry.