European Defence Supply
Connecting Industry and Defence in Europe
European Defence Supply connects industrial expertise with the requirements of European defence programmes. It brings together OEMs, primes, system integrators and Tier-1 to Tier-4 suppliers to explore practical opportunities for cooperation.
The Munich edition addresses supplier qualification, technology integration, production capacity and lifecycle support. Multi-Domain Operations, Software Defined Defence and Defence as a Service provide the context for discussing how industrial partners can contribute to operational capabilities.
Industrial Partnerships & Supplier Integration
Multi-Domain Operations & Space
Software Defined Defence
Defence as a Service & Mission Readiness
Who should attend
Executives and specialists in procurement, supplier development, programme management, engineering and business development from:
- Defence OEMs, primes and system integrators
- Established Tier-1 to Tier-4 suppliers
- Industrial companies entering or expanding their defence business
- Software, electronics, manufacturing, aerospace and technology service providers
- Start-ups and scale-ups developing dual-use technologies
The event also welcomes representatives from armed forces, procurement organisations, research institutions and industry associations.
Why attend
- Understand what OEMs, primes and system integrators expect from industrial partners.
- Identify where your technologies, manufacturing capabilities and services fit into defence supply chains.
- Learn how supplier qualification and system integration work in practice.
- Explore opportunities arising from software, space capabilities and service-based business models.
- Build relationships with potential customers, suppliers and programme partners.
European Defence Supply At a Glance
Speakers from Previous Editions
Supporting Partners
Book announcement 2027
Answers to your questions summarized in a concise format – a book recommendation from the European Defence Supply team in collaboration with:
Making a successful entry into the defence industry
Entering the defence industry offers new opportunities for medium-sized suppliers – but requires far more than just technical expertise. This practical handbook, due to be published in 2027, outlines the barriers to entry that need to be considered, explains how the sector works, and advises companies on how to plan their first 24 months realistically. It includes specific checklists for management, sales and business development.
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