Athens International Defence Exhibition

The Athens International Defence Exhibition (DEFEA) is the leading defence event in Southeast Europe and the Balkans. This highly regarded international defence show features global companies showcasing land, naval, aerospace, and national as well as cybersecurity defence systems.

The Athens International Defence Exhibition (DEFEA) enjoys strong support from the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence and the Hellenic Association of Defence Material Manufacturers (SEKPY). It highlights cutting-edge equipment and technologies across land, sea, air, space, homeland security, and cybersecurity domains.

Greece, a member of both the European Union and NATO, occupies a strategic position at the southeastern tip of Europe, on the southern edge of the Balkan Peninsula, serving as a vital link between Europe, Asia, and Africa. Its territory borders Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia to the north, Bulgaria to the northeast, and Turkey to the east. China and Greece maintain a comprehensive strategic partnership, with Greece being the first developed European country to endorse the Belt and Road Initiative.

Industry giants such as Lockheed Martin, NAVAL GROUP, MBDA, Thales, Dassault, Safran, FINCANTIERI, Rheinmetall, and others are among the exhibitors. The event also welcomes distinguished international delegations from Greece, Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, and the broader Eastern Mediterranean— including defence ministers, heads of national defence and security agencies, directors-general of civil protection authorities, senior defence officials, military commanders, chiefs of staff, police officers, firefighters, port authorities, ambassadors, military attachés, and trade commissioners.

As a hub for innovation and service excellence, the exhibition has earned widespread acclaim. For many years, JuZhan Exhibition has provided efficient, professional exhibition services to Chinese enterprises engaged in foreign trade. The Athens International Defence Exhibition (DEFEA) stands as an ideal and strategically significant venue for defence and security exhibitions, offering the EU and the United States a gateway to Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Athens International Defence 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.