Future Forces Forum 2026 to Bring 500+ Defense Exhibitors to Prague
Future Forces Forum 2026 opens in Prague on October 21, bringing 500+ exhibitors, NATO delegations, and new defense technologies.
The 16th edition of Future Forces Exhibition & Forum will take place at PVA EXPO PRAGUE from October 21 to 23, 2026, bringing together defense manufacturers, military officials, NATO representatives, and technology companies from across Europe and beyond.
According to the organizers, more than 500 exhibitors from 38 countries will present their technologies across over 23,000 square meters of exhibition space. The event is expected to attract more than 9,000 professional visitors and over 1,000 official delegates and VIP guests, with delegations representing more than 70 countries.
The three-day exhibition will focus on military modernization, autonomous systems, counter-drone technologies, electronic warfare, advanced communications, armored vehicles, and emerging defense technologies.
Czech Defense Industry Prepares New Product Premieres
Several manufacturers have scheduled product unveilings during the opening day on October 21.
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and Czech state-owned defense manufacturer VOP CZ are scheduled to hold world premieres in the outdoor exhibition area. ERA will introduce a new product to the Czech market, while KBP International has also announced a world premiere.
The exhibition will feature technologies from established defense manufacturers alongside smaller companies developing unmanned platforms, battlefield intelligence systems, sensors, and advanced protection solutions.
A dedicated Innovation Pavilion, developed in cooperation with S-Tech Ventures, will connect defense startups and growing technology companies with military users, investors, and industrial partners.
NATO Cooperation and Battlefield Lessons
Beyond the exhibition, Future Forces Forum will host NATO working group sessions addressing interoperability, standardization, equipment requirements, and future military capabilities.
The conference program includes discussions on autonomous warfare, counter-UAS systems, military robotics, cybersecurity, command and control, CBRN protection, and defense applications in space.
Operational experience from the war in Ukraine will also feature in discussions examining how modern conflicts are influencing military equipment requirements and procurement priorities.
Czech President Petr Pavel, Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna, and representatives of NATO Allied Command Transformation are listed among the event's principal speakers.
Event Information
Dates: October 21–23, 2026
Venue: PVA EXPO PRAGUE, Prague 9, Czech Republic
Admission: Free online registration for professional and trade visitors.
The exhibition forms part of a broader program running from October 19 to 23, including NATO working group meetings and the Future Air Force Conference.
