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- Dates
- 18 to 20 May 2027
- Location
- Athens, Greece
- Visitors
- 30,137
- Exhibitors
- 436
- Organised by
- ROTA, under the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence
- 30,137
- Visitors
- 436
- Exhibitors
- 3 days
- Duration
- Athens
- Greece
About the event
DEFEA (Defence Exhibition Athens) is an international defence exhibition where companies present land, naval, aerospace, national security and cyber defence systems. It is organised by ROTA Exhibitions Greece under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence, in cooperation with SEKPY, the Hellenic Manufacturers of Defence Material Association.
The 2027 edition runs from 18 to 20 May 2027 at Metropolitan Expo, next to Athens International Airport.
- 436 exhibitors from 37 countries and 18 national pavilions at the last edition
- 30,137 visitors from 92 countries at the last edition
- 106 official delegations from 48 countries
- Matchmaking event with pre-arranged business meetings
- Land, naval, aerospace and cyber security defence systems on show
Figures from the 2025 edition, as published by the organiser.
Who attends
Defence and security industry, Greek and allied armed forces and delegations.
- Military and government
- Defence industry
- International delegations
- Suppliers and services
- Media
- Academia and research
Exhibiting and sponsorship
Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.
Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to DEFEA Defence Exhibition Athens.
Opening hours18 to 20 May 2027
18 to 20 May 2027. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and ticketsRegistration is through the official website.
Registration is through the official website.Register
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
Metropolitan Expo, Athens, Greece
Metropolitan Expo
Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, 190 19 Spata, Greece
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From ATH
Athens International Airport, about 2 km from the venue.Flying privately
Charter operators in Greece can fly you in. Request quotes from several at once.Get charter quotes
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