{"id":99784,"date":"2026-08-28T12:54:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/?p=99784"},"modified":"2026-08-28T12:55:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T09:55:06","slug":"september-2026-event-digest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/2026\/08\/september-2026-event-digest\/","title":{"rendered":"8 top defence tech events in September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security risks continue to constrain Ukraine&#8217;s events industry in the defence sector. However, domestic companies and experts remain welcome guests at many global defence tech events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following August, whose highlight was the Danish DALO Industry Days 2026 exhibition, September places the Polish MSPO event at the centre of Ukrainian manufacturers&#8217; attention. It is the largest defence industry exhibition in Central and Eastern Europe, and a significant contingent of Ukrainian defence industry is expected to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defender Media has selected seven additional noteworthy events beyond MSPO. They span nearly the entire world \u2013 Washington, Tallinn, South Africa, South Korea, Singapore and other cities and countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A complete list of all defence tech events in autumn is available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/events\/\">international events calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asdevents.com\/event.asp?id=26072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">AI for Defense Summit<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Washington, USA<br><strong>When:<\/strong> 2\u20133 September<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming approaches to deterrence and the conduct of war in an increasingly complex global security environment. The fifth annual AI for Defense Summit will focus on the integration and practical implementation of AI in the American defence sector and government \u2013 from tactical levels to strategic decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The summit will bring together representatives from the defence sector, intelligence, the US government, business and academia to discuss the practical application of artificial intelligence in national security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.targikielce.pl\/en\/mspo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">34th International Defence Industry Exhibition<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Kielce, Poland<br><strong>When:<\/strong> 8\u201311 September<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSPO is the largest defence industry exhibition in Central and Eastern Europe, and annually brings together representatives of the military sector, governments, defence ministries and businesses from around the world. The exhibition serves as an important platform for international cooperation, business development and discussion of the future of the defence sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Significant representation of Ukrainian defence industry is expected \u2013 Ukrainian companies including <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/ukrspecsystems\/\">Ukrspecsystems<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/ua-armor\/\">Ukrainian Armor<\/a> and UBM are already listed as participants, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/ucdi\/\">the Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry<\/a> and NAUDI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smgconferences.com\/defence\/northamerica\/conference\/umst-usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Arlington, USA<br><strong>When:<\/strong> 14\u201316 September<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fifth annual conference dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/sea-drones\/\">unmanned maritime systems<\/a> will bring together senior leadership of the US Navy, fleet representatives, operators and procurement specialists. Key topics include unmanned surface, aerial and <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/uuv\/\">undersea systems<\/a>, AI and <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/autonomy\/\">autonomy<\/a>, systems testing and integration, procurement processes, and cooperation between the defence industry and the military.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Particular attention will be given to Ukraine&#8217;s experience in developing autonomous maritime systems. Organisers&#8217; focus will be on the impact of autonomous maritime systems on modern warfare, experience of their deployment in the Black Sea and the role of these technologies in developing Ukraine&#8217;s future maritime capabilities. Speakers will include representatives of the Maritime Capabilities Coalition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/2026\/06\/sea-drones-story\/\"><strong>Naval drones became a game-changer in the Black Sea.<\/strong> Now European countries are waiting for a chance to buy them<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dxkorea.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DX KOREA<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Goyang, South Korea<br><strong>When:<\/strong> 16\u201319 September<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seventh Korea Defense Expo will take place in the South Korean city of Goyang. Held once every two years, it is one of the country&#8217;s key defence events. It brings together leading manufacturers, South Korean government representatives and military leadership from various countries to present new technologies and develop international defence cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At present, participation of representatives from the Ukrainian defence sector has not been confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aadexpo.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Tshwane, South Africa<br><strong>When:<\/strong> 16\u201320 September<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving from the Korean Peninsula to South Africa, the city of Tshwane will host an exhibition of aerospace, land and maritime defence technologies at similar dates. It is Africa&#8217;s only exhibition that combines defence and aerospace equipment displays with an air show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event takes place once every two years and is among the largest sectoral events in the country and across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edw.ee\/en\/estonian-defence-week\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Estonian Defence Week<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Tallinn, Estonia<br><strong>When:<\/strong> 21\u201325 September<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A five-day event bringing together approximately 4,000 representatives from the defence industry, experts and companies from Estonia and other countries. Participants will discuss current security challenges and present the latest defence industry solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme will include an Innovation Day with startup pitches, the Estonian Defence Industry Symposium with representatives from over 30 countries, the Annual Baltic Conference on Defence, the Tallinn Defence Exhibition with over 100 participating companies, as well as the NATO Open Innovation Conference &amp; Expo and Defence Hack Day \u2013 an international hackathon focused on practical solutions for defence and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendance of many Ukrainian deftech companies is expected at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/insights\/export-limits-study-markets-build-relationships\/\"><strong>Read also: <\/strong>What a Ukrainian deftech company planning to expand its business in Estonia needs to know<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dronexpo.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Euro Defence Expo<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Essen, Germany<br><strong>When:<\/strong> 22\u201325 September<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EUDEX \u2013 a renowned exhibition in Germany that will run in parallel with Security Essen, which specialises in civil security. The two events will create a joint platform for presenting civil and military security technologies and interaction between key industry stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event also aims to promote cooperation between government representatives, the defence industry and users of military technologies at the European level, with participation of a partner country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is known that Ukrainian companies <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/skyfall\/\">SkyFall<\/a>, TERMOSKHOV, Sky Lab and Hobbit House will participate in the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/luma.com\/sdth-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Singapore Defense Tech Hackathon<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where:<\/strong> Singapore<br><strong>When:<\/strong> 25\u201327 September<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founders of the <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/edth\/\">European Defense Tech Hub<\/a> have already expanded beyond the European continent and are actively holding hackathons in various parts of the world. At the end of September, a three-day <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/hackathon\/\">hackathon<\/a> will take place in Singapore. The event will bring together over 150 engineers, startup founders and technology specialists to develop innovative solutions in the defence tech sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean \u2013 where the global defence tech industry will convene in September<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":99785,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","_featured_category_order":0,"_article_badge":"featured","footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[1533,1667,553,216,916,242],"class_list":["post-99784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-edth","tag-events","tag-germany","tag-industry","tag-poland","tag-usa","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>8 top defence tech events in September<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean \u2013 where the global defence tech industry will convene in September. 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