18–20 May 2027 · Athens, GR

DEFEA

DEFEA is an international defence and security exhibition held in Athens where companies and national pavilions present land, naval, aerospace, cyber security and related defence systems. The event attracts official delegations, military leadership, procurement authorities and industry executives from many countries, and features exhibitors showcasing platforms, unmanned systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR, ammunition, space/surveillance and support services. The edition detailed takes place 18–20 May 2027 at Metropolitan Expo.

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Dates
18–20 May 2027
Venue
Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport "El. Venizelos"
Location
Athens, GR
Frequency
Annual
Audience
Trade
Duration
3 days
Scale
Flagship
Exhibitors
436Estimate
Visitors
30,137Fact
Area
160,000 m²Fact
Aerospace & DefenceTelecommunicationsSecurity & Safety
Event website

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About DEFEA

DEFEA is a flagship trade fair for the Aerospace & Defence and Telecommunications industries, taking place in Athens, Greece. The 2027 edition runs 18–20 May 2027 at Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport "El. Venizelos". It brings together an estimated 436 exhibitors and 30,137 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 10 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport "El. Venizelos"

Athens, Attica, GR

Who exhibits at DEFEA

We've captured 10 exhibitors for DEFEA (roster as of 2027). They span 4 countries, 60% of them based outside Greece.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • Greece40%·2
  • Switzerland20%·1
  • China20%·1
  • United Kingdom20%·1

Based on 5 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Construction50%·1
  • Industrial Automation50%·1
  • Services50%·1

Based on 2 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

50%Class Dof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Moderately exclusive — a meaningful share of exhibitors are unique to this event.

Cross-referenced against 10 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

60%Class Cof exhibitors are based abroad

Strongly international — a substantial share of exhibitors are based abroad.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

DEFEA 2027 exhibitor list

Event Scout has indexed 10+ companies exhibiting at DEFEA so far. They span industries including industrial-automation,construction and services. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • Date & Time
  • Delegations
  • Greece approves major defense package
  • In cooperation with
  • ROTA

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Frequently asked questions

When is DEFEA 2027?
DEFEA 2027 runs 18–20 May 2027 at Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport "El. Venizelos".
Where is DEFEA held?
DEFEA is held at Metropolitan Expo, Athens International Airport "El. Venizelos" in Athens, Greece.
How many exhibitors does DEFEA have?
DEFEA counts an estimated 436 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 10 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at DEFEA?
Indexed exhibitors include Organised, LATEST NEWS, The Prime Location Group and COUNTRIES. The event spans the Aerospace & Defence, Telecommunications and Security & Safety sectors.
Is DEFEA worth attending?
DEFEA is a flagship trade show for the Aerospace & Defence and Telecommunications industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 436 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the DEFEA exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 10 companies exhibiting at DEFEA so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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