Greece makes a dynamic comeback to the field of the International Defence and Security Exhibitions, with DEFEA, Defence Exhibition Athens that will take place from the 13 to 15 July 2021 at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens, Greece. DEFEA is fully supported by the Greek Ministry of Defence- General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) offering a unique opportunity for exhibitors to showcase the latest technology, equipment and systems across land, sea and air.

DEFEA International Defence and Security Exhibition will take place in Athens, Greece from 13 to 15 July 2021. (Picture source DEFEA 2021)

The last international defence and security exhibition organized by Greece was Defendory, which was held in October 2008. It was first staged in 1980 and the 2008 show will be the 17th successive event. 

So far 312 industries from 21 countries have confirmed their participation, while the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence has issued 63 official invitations to his counterparts as well as to high-level Military Delegations. 

DEFEA looks forward to becoming the meeting point for the defence industry and officials, facilitating interstate contacts, technical and geostrategic briefings and international cooperation. Strategically located in Greece, one of the oldest member states of NATO and EU,

DEFEA offers the ideal access to Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia and Africa, as well as Europe and the USA. It should be noted that the first DEFEA Exhibition is taking place, as Greece has a new defence procurement programme underway, after a long period of minimum military expenditure, made necessary by a decade long financial crisis.

Greece is an ideal and strategic location for a defence and security exhibition that provides a gateway for the EU and USA to Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The country keeps excellent relations and military cooperation with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries, it also boasts a rising investment in defence and security.

With its established history and continuous investment in defence, Greece has a significant number of companies that have long-term and profitable international partnerships. Among them are companies operating around the world, so a defence event in Athens offers a significant business opportunity to the global defence and security industry.