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EURO DEFENCE EXPO

September 19–22, 2028 in Essen, Germany. EURO DEFENCE EXPO is a trade fair for security and defence technology for decision-makers and users from military and civil security.

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At a glance

Date range
City
Essen
Country
Germany
Industry
Electrical & Electronics, IT & Digital, and Security & Public Sector
Type of trade show
B2B
Frequency
Every 2 years
Organizer
Messe Essen GmbH
Tickets
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Topics and products

CBRN defenceUnmanned systems & roboticsReconnaissance & surveillanceLeadership and communicationTraining, Ausbildung & SimulationPersonal gear and equipmentVehicles & large equipmentLogistics, supply & supportKI & Software

About the trade show

EURO DEFENCE EXPO 2028 is a trade fair for the security and defence industry, taking place in Essen from 19 to 22 September 2028. The fair combines civil and military security technologies. Topics are CBRN defence, unmanned systems and robotics, reconnaissance and surveillance, command and communication, training, education and simulation, personal equipment, vehicles and large equipment, logistics and supply as well as AI and software.

The trade audience consists of decision-makers, experts and users from the defence industry, research and military and civil security. In 2026 the fair counted 359 exhibitors. The organiser is Messe Essen GmbH. EURO DEFENCE EXPO was founded in 2026 and takes place every two years.

Address

By car

Via the A 3, A 40, A 42 and A 52, exit Essen-Kettwig. Address for navigation: Messeplatz 1, 45131 Essen.

By public transit

U-Bahn U11. Stop: Messe West-Süd/Gruga / Messe Ost/Grugahalle.

By plane

Nearest airport: Düsseldorf (DUS), approx. 20 km straight-line distance from the venue; approx. 10 min according to the organiser.

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Trade show development

Visitors

  1. 30,0002026

Exhibitors

  1. 3592026

Frequently asked questions

When and where does EURO DEFENCE EXPO 2028 take place?

EURO DEFENCE EXPO 2028 takes place from 19 to 22 September 2028 at Messe Essen, Messeplatz 1, 45131 Essen.

Where can I find the exhibitor list of EURO DEFENCE EXPO 2028?

Information on the exhibitors of EURO DEFENCE EXPO 2028 is available in the exhibitor section of the EURO DEFENCE EXPO website.

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EURO DEFENCE EXPO, September 19–22, 2028

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