Coverage of major defense and security events, exhibitions, and conferences worldwide — including updates, highlights, and industry participation.
IDEB 2026
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa has unveiled an export configuration of the Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle during the IDEB 2026 exhibition in Bratislava. The platform combines the Polish UMPG tracked chassis with the Slovak-developed Turra 30 unmanned turret.
IDEB 2026
FNSS and Czech defense group CSG unveiled the CFL-120 KARPAT medium tank during IDEB 2026 in Slovakia, where AdriaDefense was present. The platform combines the KAPLAN MT chassis with Leonardo’s HITFACT MKII 120 mm turret for the European market.
BSDA 2026
Rheinmetall will showcase a range of land, air and naval defense systems at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest. The company is expected to focus on platforms and technologies relevant to NATO modernization efforts in Eastern Europe.
IDEB 2026
Officials from Azerbaijan and Slovakia held talks on defense industry cooperation during IDEB 2026 in Bratislava, where AdriaDefense was present. Discussions focused on industrial partnerships and opportunities for future collaboration.
IDEB 2026
Greek optronics manufacturer Theon Sensors is presenting its latest night vision and thermal imaging systems at IDEB 2026 in Bratislava. The company is targeting growing defense modernization demand across Central Europe and NATO markets.
IDEB 2026
The IDEB Defence & Security exhibition opens today, 12 May, in Bratislava, bringing together defense manufacturers, military officials, and security sector representatives from across Europe. AdriaDefense.com will report directly from the event throughout the exhibition.
DAIMEX Baltic 2026
DAIMEX Baltic 2026 will bring together defense and aerospace companies, military representatives, and NATO stakeholders in Lithuania on 12-13 May 2026. The event combines a conference, exhibition, live demonstrations, and business meetings focused on regional defense cooperation.
SAHA 2026
The SAHA 2026 exhibition in Istanbul presented a broad range of domestically developed defense technologies, underlining Türkiye’s ongoing industrial expansion. The event gathered local manufacturers, international delegations, and procurement stakeholders.
Austria
A demonstration at the Theresian Military Forum 2026 in Vienna will focus on the role of immersive technologies in officer training. The presentation will examine how simulation-based environments can support decision-making under operational pressure.
Türkiye
Organizers of SAHA Expo 2026 plan to allocate event revenues toward the establishment of dedicated drone development centers. The initiative is intended to support Türkiye’s expanding unmanned systems sector. The move reflects a broader effort to strengthen domestic defense-industrial capabilities.
Croatia
Croatia’s state-owned defense export agency Agencija Alan is participating for the first time at DSA 2026 in Malaysia. The event provides access to Asia-Pacific markets and international partners. The move reflects a broader push to expand the global presence of Croatia’s defense industry.
Slovenia
A Slovenian defense industry event focused on translating strategic objectives into concrete industrial capabilities. Stakeholders discussed procurement alignment, industrial bottlenecks, and integration into European supply chains.