FRENCH PAVILIONS OVERSEAS
SEAFUTURE is the meeting place for naval technologies and professionals equipments. The show, held at the La Spezia naval base, will give you the opportunity to meet customers and prospects, as well as to discuss the latest practices and innovations in the sector, thanks to the conference programme. In 2023, the French Pavilion was the only national pavilion, offering our exhibitors excellent visibility.
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EUROPORT, held in Rotterdam, is the international maritime meeting place for innovative technologies and complex shipbuilding. The show focuses on special-purpose vessels, including offshore, dredging and service vessels. With almost 25,000 trade visitors and over 1,000 exhibiting companies, Europort is one of Europe’s leading maritime trade fairs.
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The 9th edition of DIMDEX in Doha (Qatar), the Middle East’s naval and maritime security exhibition, will bring together decision-makers and delegations from the region and beyond to engage in trade discussions, discover the latest military technological advances and take part in debates with defence and maritime security experts.
Key Figures (2024 edition)
Now in its third year, the World Defence Show (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) will be the Middle East’s leading defence exhibition in 2026, covering all areas of defence and security. It welcomes companies from around the world, as well as a growing number of international delegations. Events and workshops will showcase the latest technologies and develop exchanges with Saudi entities. The French Pavilion already brings together some 40 companies, including the largest French manufacturers, on nearly 1,500 m².
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The 19th edition of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA), supported and co-organised by the Malaysian Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs, is one of ASEAN’s major exhibitions in the fields of land, air and maritime defence and internal security. DSA brings together international manufacturers, grouped into some 30 national pavilions, and welcomes numerous delegations from ASEAN and beyond.
Key Figures (2024 edition)
(Dates and places to be confirmed)
Organised by the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO), DALO Industry Days is the largest defence trade fair in the Nordic countries. This annual event provides a unique platform for direct exchanges between the defence industry, the Danish armed forces, international delegations and public authorities.
The two-day event allows participants to attend demonstrations, meet European and foreign decision-makers, and establish high-level B2B contacts.
ADAS (Asian Defence and Security Exhibition) is the leading international trade fair in the Philippines dedicated to defence, homeland security and crisis management. A strategic platform in Southeast Asia, it brings together key government decision-makers, armed forces and numerous industrial partners from the ASEAN region. The exhibition is a major opportunity for companies wishing to position themselves in the Philippine market, which is in the process of modernising its defence and security capabilities.
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Organised every two years by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, the Saudi International Maritime Forum (SIM) has become an unmissable event for professionals in the maritime, naval defence and regional security sectors.
Designed as an integrated platform, it combines high-level conferences, specialised workshops and a technology exhibition to address key issues such as maritime security, naval systems, cyber security and artificial intelligence applied to naval operations.
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(Dates and place to be confirmed)
Organised every two years in Hanoi by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defence, the Vietnam International Defence Expo is the leading trade fair for the defence and security sector in Vietnam. It has become an essential showcase for the Vietnamese armed forces, government authorities and international industry players. It provides a strategic platform for international players wishing to explore opportunities for cooperation in a country that is rapidly modernising its defence capabilities.
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Held every two years in Rio de Janeiro, LAAD Defence & Security is Latin America’s largest trade fair dedicated to defence, security and the defence industry. The event covers a wide range of areas: land, air and naval defence, cyber security, communications, internal security, non-lethal systems, tactical equipment, drones, dual technologies, etc.
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IMDEX is the most important naval exhibition in ASEAN. The 2025 edition confirmed its strategic role in maritime defence and security, offering exhibitors an exceptional showcase to present their expertise in Singapore and throughout ASEAN countries.
In 2025, the French pavilion brought together 15 French companies on more than 300 sqm, illustrating the dynamism and expertise of the French naval industry in a high-potential market. This event was an opportunity to meet with numerous authorities, decision-makers and industrial partners from the region, and to discuss the latest technological innovations in the sector.
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Don’t miss the next edition from 5 to 7 May 2027 to strengthen your presence in Asia-Pacific, a key region for maritime security.
The Mediterranean’s largest tri-service defence exhibition has once again confirmed its status as a must-attend event. DEFEA 2025 enabled French companies to showcase their equipment and technologies to an international audience of customers, partners and manufacturers, particularly from the Mediterranean basin and the Near and Middle East.
This edition brought together 15 French companies under the French pavilion, covering an area of over 600 sqm. This provided enhanced visibility in Greece, a strategic country that is pursuing and developing significant industrial cooperation with France in the field of defence.
Key figures – 2025 edition:
• 382 exhibitors from 31 countries
• 25,860 visitors from 98 countries
• 101 official delegations representing 36 countries
• 328 B2B meetings organised
Don’t miss the next edition from 18 to 20 May 2027 to strengthen your presence in this geographical area.
Samina CORRET
French Pavilion Manager
Cassiopée VAVOULIS
International event assistant
