EUROSATORY 2026

DBDC International Defence Publications & Events Participated at Eurosatory 2026 as Media Partner and Exhibitor

DBDC International Defence Publications & Events, publisher of EUROATLANTIC Defence News and African Security, successfully participated at Eurosatory 2026 as both an Official Media Partner and Exhibitor, welcoming visitors at Hall 5A – Stand B466 throughout the exhibition.

During the event, DBDC’s editorial team provided extensive coverage of the latest developments in the defence and security sector through interviews, news reports, video coverage and executive discussions with industry leaders, government officials, military delegations and technology innovators from around the world. Numerous live interviews and company presentations were also broadcast through DBDC’s YouTube channel and digital media platforms.

Eurosatory 2026 took place at a pivotal moment for the global defence and security sector, shaped by geopolitical instability, rapid technological innovation and unprecedented levels of military investment. As armed forces, governments and industry adapted to a rapidly changing strategic environment, the exhibition provided valuable insight into the systems, technologies and operational concepts influencing future procurement priorities.

The 2026 edition was the largest in the event’s history. Expanding into Hall 4 and covering more than 185,000 square metres, Eurosatory hosted over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 68 countries and welcomed approximately 50,000 visitors. More than 350 official delegations representing over 100 nations attended, reaffirming the exhibition’s position as the world’s leading land and air-land defence and security event.

A redesigned demonstration area showcased realistic operational scenarios, including trench warfare, three-dimensional drone operations and close-quarters combat exercises. These demonstrations reflected lessons learned from recent conflicts and highlighted the increasing importance of integrating emerging technologies into military operations.

According to Charles Beaudouin, Exhibition Director of Eurosatory and CEO of Coges Events, the exhibition successfully brought together established manufacturers, innovative start-ups and defence experts to address emerging challenges while highlighting trends such as multidomain operations, remote engagement, air mobility, crisis management and industrial resilience.

Recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continued to reshape defence planning across Europe and beyond. European governments responded by increasing military spending and accelerating modernisation programmes. At the same time, cyberattacks, attacks on critical infrastructure and the growing use of drones by both state and non-state actors expanded the range of security challenges facing governments and civil protection agencies.

These developments were clearly reflected throughout Eurosatory 2026. Uncrewed systems emerged as one of the dominant themes, with unmanned aerial systems, ground vehicles and maritime platforms occupying a central position across the exhibition. Equally important were counter-UAS technologies, including advanced radars, electronic warfare solutions and both kinetic and non-kinetic effectors designed to defeat emerging drone threats.

The digitalisation of the battlefield also attracted considerable attention. Artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, secure communications, data fusion and multidomain command-and-control networks were prominently featured as increasingly essential components of modern military capability.

Conventional military platforms nevertheless remained at the heart of defence planning. Main battle tanks, armoured fighting vehicles, helicopters, artillery systems and combat aircraft continued to play a critical role in national defence strategies. European armies demonstrated significant investments in armoured fleet modernisation, drawing lessons from the war in Ukraine and broader concerns regarding regional security.

Beyond technology and equipment, Eurosatory provided an important forum for discussions on defence funding, industrial resilience, multinational cooperation and the balance between collaborative procurement and national sovereignty.

For DBDC International Defence Publications & Events, Eurosatory 2026 proved to be an exceptionally successful exhibition, providing valuable opportunities to strengthen existing partnerships, establish new industry contacts and gain first-hand insight into the technologies and strategic trends shaping the future of defence and security.

The DBDC team would like to thank all partners, clients, readers, exhibitors and visitors who met with us during the exhibition and contributed to making Eurosatory 2026 a highly productive and memorable event.