Events
50 Defense Companies to Watch at MSPO 2026
The buyer's guide to 50 defense companies worth watching at MSPO 2026, organized by category from drones and electronic warfare to robotics and space.
Events
EUDEX Debuts in Essen Alongside NATO Air Power Summit
Germany's new Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) opens September 22 in Essen, pairing its inaugural 270-exhibitor trade fair with NATO's Joint Air Power Competence Centre conference and a new diplomatic forum for embassies and consulates.
Events
MSPO 2026: Poland Prepares for Major Defense Industry Show
MSPO 2026 returns to Kielce on September 8-11 as Poland expands defense procurement and the exhibition opens a new 15,500-square-meter hall.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo Security Conference to Focus on Europe’s Security
The fourth Sarajevo Security Conference will run September 4-6, bringing defense officials and security experts to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Events
Defense Trade Show Calendar 2026-2027: Which CEE and SEE Events Matter
MSPO, IDET, Partner, IDEB, and HEMUS run on staggered biennial cycles. Miss the year and you miss the show. Here is the confirmed 2026-2027 calendar for defense industry professionals working in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe.
Eurosatory 2026
AD at Eurosatory 2026: Rheinmetall Unveils Skyspotter Counter-UAS Detection System
Rheinmetall has unveiled its new Skyspotter drone detection system at Eurosatory 2026. AdriaDefense is reporting from the exhibition in Paris.
Egyptian Armed Forces Host Defence Attachés Reception Ahead of El Alamein International Airshow 2026
The Egyptian Armed Forces held a Defence Attachés Reception to present the second edition of El Alamein International Airshow 2026, scheduled for September in El Alamein City.
New Defense Technologies Take Center Stage at HEMUS 2026 Exhibition in Bulgaria
Advanced military technologies, unmanned systems, and next-generation security solutions are being showcased at HEMUS 2026 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The exhibition has brought together defense manufacturers, military officials, and industry representatives.
Serbia
Serbia and NATO Hold Distinguished Visitors Day During Joint Tactical Exercise
Serbia and NATO conducted a distinguished visitors day during a multinational tactical exercise at the Borovac training ground near Bujanovac. Around 600 personnel from Serbia, Italy, Romania, and Türkiye participated in the drill, focused on peace support and interoperability tasks.
IDEB 2026
PGZ Presents Export Variant of Borsuk IFV With Slovak Turra 30 Turret at 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 CSG Unveil CFL-120 KARPAT Medium Tank at 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.
Rheinmetall to Present Multi Domain Defense Portfolio at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest
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.