Madrid hosts largest edition of FEINDEF, Europe’s premier defence and security event — in pictures

Madrid has become the epicentre of European defence innovation as it hosts the largest-ever edition of the Spanish International Defence and Security Fair (FEINDEF 25). Running from May 12 to 14, the event welcomes 601 exhibitors and 93 international delegations, with more than 35,000 professionals expected to attend.

Held in an expansive venue, FEINDEF 25 showcases cutting-edge advancements in land, naval, and aerospace systems, alongside technologies in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, drones, and advanced simulation.

Beyond its impressive exhibition, FEINDEF 25 serves as a strategic platform for dialogue, uniting institutional, military, business, and academic leaders. The event’s robust programme includes high-level panels addressing pressing global defence issues such as cyber resilience, energy efficiency, sustainability, and disruptive technologies. Keynote speakers and global experts will explore how the evolving geopolitical landscape is reshaping the defence sector.