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- Tallinn Defence EXPO 2025 Sells Out with Strong International Participation
International Participation Highlights
The international contingent features companies from across Europe and beyond, showcasing cutting-edge defence technologies, cybersecurity solutions, and aerospace innovations. Key international participants include firms from Nordic countries, the United Kingdom, Germany, and other NATO allies, bringing advanced military communication systems, unmanned vehicle technologies, and sophisticated defence electronics.
Estonian Defence Industry Takes Centre Stage
The strong Estonian representation underscores the country's rapidly expanding defence capabilities, with local companies demonstrating their contributions to international security efforts. Estonian firms will showcase locally developed solutions ranging from military communications and electronic warfare systems to innovative logistics and support
"The sold-out status of Tallinn Defence EXPO demonstrates the international recognition of Estonia's defence industry capabilities and our strategic importance in regional security," said Kalev Koidumäe, CEO of the Estonian Defence and Aerospace Industry Association (EDIA). "This event will serve as a crucial platform for establishing new partnerships and showcasing Estonian innovation alongside our international partners."
Strong International Support and Sponsorship
Estonian Defence Week has garnered significant support from Estonian and international partners and sponsors, demonstrating the global commitment to fostering defence industry cooperation in the Baltic region.
Platinum Sponsor DefSecIntel Solutions stands as the premier supporter of Estonian Defence Week. DefSecIntel provides integrated autonomous situation awareness by turn-key systems, including fully automated surveillance platforms and remote autonomous monitoring stations, powered by artificial intelligence. With operations spanning more than 25 countries worldwide and offices in Tallinn, Ukraine, and Germany, DefSecIntel represents the cutting edge of autonomous surveillance technology.
Gold Sponsors leading the support include Milrem Robotics, the Estonian robotic systems developer; Helsing, the cutting-edge AI defence technology company; and Threod Systems, the unmanned aircraft systems manufacturer.
The event is officially supported by key Estonian institutions, including the Estonian Ministry of Defence, reflecting strong governmental backing for the initiative. Additional organisational support comes from Enterprise Estonia, underscoring the event's strategic importance for national defence development.
In a recent development, NRW.Global Business, the state-owned trade and investment agency of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's leading investment location, has joined as the latest supporter of Estonian Defence Week. NRW.Global Business, which specialises in international location marketing and supporting foreign direct investment, brings valuable expertise in connecting international defence companies with strategic opportunities in Europe's defence sector.
The growing list of international supporters reflects the event's role as a crucial platform for defence industry networking and the recognition of Estonia's strategic importance in European security infrastructure.
The Tallinn Defence EXPO will take place at Tallinn's Kultuurikatel Creative Hub as part of the comprehensive Estonian Defence Week program, which runs from September 22-26, 2025. The week-long event also includes Innovation Day by Technopol and Nato Diana Estonia Accelerator, the Annual Baltic Conference on Defence (ABCD), EDIA Symposium, Defence Hack Day by European Defence Tech Hub and specialised demonstration events by Tangent link
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