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17th

HEMUS International Defense Exhibition

Name: HEMUS International Defense Exhibition
Start: 2026-06-03T09:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-06-06T18:00:00+08:00
Location: International Fair Plovdiv
Rating: 4.2

HEMUS

Dates: 2026.06.03-06.06Show Hours: 09:00-18:00

Venue: International Fair Plovdiv

Highlights: An international trade show targeting the defense counterterrorism and security sectors.

Standard booth|9 m² incl. basic setup

Blank booth|From 18 m², construction not included

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Duration7 days / 6 nights

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Exhibition Data

1/2
Edition

11000㎡
Exhibition area

157
Exhibitors

13000
Visitors

Plovdiv Defence Expo Details

The HEMUS International Defence Exhibition is held biennially in Plovdiv, covering the fields of national defense, counter-terrorism, and security, and bringing together defense equipment and technologies from around the world. The event attracts exhibitors from NATO and EU member states, offering a crucial gateway to the Balkan market and serving as an exclusive trade platform for Chinese enterprises seeking to expand regional cooperation.

Industry:: Defence fair BulgariaDefence fair PlovdivDefence Expo

Organizer:: Ministry of Defense of Bulgaria, Ministry of Economy and Industry of Bulgaria, Bulgarian Defense Industry Association

City:: Bulgaria Plovdiv

Venue:: International Fair Plovdiv

Address:: Палата 9, 4003 Mezhdunaroden Panair, Plovdiv

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Established in 1995 by a decree of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria, the HEMUS International Defense Exhibition has adopted the theme "Defense, Anti-Terrorism, and Security" since 2001, which remains its core focus to this day.

Held biennially in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, the HEMUS International Trade Exhibition for Defense Equipment, Anti-Terrorism, and Security featured 157 exhibitors and VIP delegations from 50 countries at its last edition, with prominent national pavilions from the United States, France, Germany, Israel, and South Korea.

As a member of NATO and the EU, Bulgaria will join the Schengen Area in 2025. Sino-Bulgarian trade has grown rapidly, reaching $4.22 billion in 2023, making China Bulgaria's third-largest trading partner outside the EU and its second-largest export destination. Bulgaria serves as a strategic node for the Belt and Road Initiative in the Balkans. Plovdiv, the country's second-largest city, is a major industrial, commercial, scientific, cultural, and transportation hub in the region, with the international railway corridor from Belgrade to Istanbul passing through it.

As the exclusive organizer for Chinese delegations, our company will assist SME-qualified enterprises in applying for the "SME International Market Development Fund Subsidy". The HEMUS International Defense Exhibition stands as the premier trade platform for Chinese defense enterprises to enter the Bulgarian market.

HEMUS International Defense Exhibition tickets are e-tickets. Domestic and international visitors must complete online pre-registration with real-name passport verification. After purchase, the organizer verifies visitor identity. Visitors who do not meet entry requirements may need to submit additional documents. Once approved, you will receive email confirmation or a QR code. On site, present your original passport and confirmation letter to collect a paper badge, or scan the QR code to enter.