18–20 May 2027 · Athens, GR

DEFEA

DEFEA is a high-profile international defence exhibition held at Metropolitan Expo in Athens, presenting land, naval, aerospace, national and cyber security defence systems. It brings international defence and security companies, official national pavilions and government delegations, and attracts senior military, procurement and industry decision-makers. The event runs as a multi-day trade exhibition showcasing platforms, unmanned systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR, ammunition, space/surveillance and support services.

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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 This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.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 3 countries, 50% of them based outside Greece.

Where exhibitors are based

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

  • Greece50%·2
  • China25%·1
  • United Kingdom25%·1

Based on 4 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

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

  • Construction100%·1
  • Industrial Automation100%·1

Based on 1 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

40%Class Eof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Broadly networked — many of these exhibitors also turn up at other events we track.

Cross-referenced against 10 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

50%Class Dof exhibitors are based abroad

Regionally international — neighbouring countries alongside a strong home base.

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. 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 - Location, Organised, LATEST NEWS 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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