Welcome to DEFEA

Α high-profile international defence exhibition where International companies will present land, naval, aerospace, national and cyber security defence systems. DEFEA will take place 11th to 13th of May 2021 and is under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence - General Directorate for Defence Investments and Armaments (GDDIA) with the support of Hellenic Manufacturers Association of Defence Material and is organised by ROTA Exhibitions Greece.

AEROSPACE

LAND

NAVAL

SECURITY

CYBER SECURITY

The return of the Greek
International Defence Exhibition!

The Venue

One of the largest and most contemporary exhibition centres in South East Europe

Exhibitors

Exhibitors at DEFEA will include major International defence companies

Visitors

DEFEA targets a highly specialized international audience

Latest News

Keep in touch with the latest news of Defence Exhibition Athens and its exhibitors.

Nov 20
2020

Replacement of two historic vehicles of the Greek Armed Forces

After more than 50 years of successful service in the Greek Armed Forces, the legendary Stagier trucks are "demobilized". source: kathimerini.gr The decision to replace two historic vehicles of the

Nov 01
2020

LM contracted to build MH-60R helos for Greece

Lockheed Martin has been contracted to build four MH-60R Seahawk maritime multimission helicopters for Greece, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced on 26 October. Greece is to receive four

Oct 29
2020

US pitches Greece on a frigate co-production deal

WASHINGTON — The United States is aggressively pitching Greece to purchase four American-made frigates, and will offer to co-produce three vessels in country, the top U.S. diplomat in Greece said

Sep 14
2020

Greece announces major arms purchase decision

DEFEA- Defence Exhibition Athens is organized at a point when Greece announced major arms purchases with “six emblematic decisions that multiply the power, functionality and effectiveness of Greek weapons” as

Sep 03
2020

France and Greece Discussing Sale of Frigates, Rafale Jets

France is discussing the sale of two FDI frigates to Greece, in addition to 12 to 18 Rafale fighters and additional missiles. Designated Belharra for export, the FDI frigate design

Sep 01
2020

Greece ready to spend more to boost its armed forces

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece is ready to spend part of its cash reserves to support its armed forces as early as this year, the country’s finance minister said on Monday,

Jun 25
2020

Greek and Israeli Shipyards Teaming Up for Corvette

Greek and Israeli Shipyards Teaming Up to Propose Themistocles Corvette to Hellenic Navy ΟΝΕΧ Νeorion Shipyards based in Syros Island, Greece, and Israel Shipyards based in Haifa entered a teaming

Jun 22
2020

Greece to open new air force training academy

Greece is close to reaching a deal for a new training center for Hellenic Air Force pilots that will be based in the southern Peloponnesian city of Kalamata. The new

Jun 09
2020

Several programs for the Hellenic Navy approved

Greek parliament approved several programs for the Hellenic Navy During a Greek parliamentary session on May 2, 2020, the special standing committee on armament programs and contracts validated several programs

Mar 27
2020

DEFEA, Defence Exhibition Athens, New Dates

Dear partners, Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 across the globe, we inform you that DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens, to be held in Athens, Greece, on 22-24 June 2020 has been moved

Mar 12
2020

European Commission Participates in DEFEA Εxhibition

Prominent new developments in the field of Defence and Security linked to the prospect of revitalizing the European defence industry is the focus of the 1st International Defence Industry, Systems

Feb 14
2020

GICAN Signed a Partnership Agreement with SEKPY

The French marine industry association (GICAN) and the SEKPY (Association of Hellenic Defence Manufacturers) are signing in Athens a partnership agreement due to develop the shipbuilding industry cooperation between France