The Organisers of Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA) announced MBDA as Gold Sponsor.
MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and producing missiles and missile systems that correspond to the full range of current and future operational needs of the three armed forces (land, sea and air).
With a significant presence in five European countries and within the USA, in 2021 MBDA achieved revenue of 4.2 billion euro with an order book of 17.8 billion euro. In total, the group offers a range of 45 missile systems and countermeasures products already in operational service and more than 15 others currently in development.
MBDA is jointly owned by Airbus (37.5%), BAE Systems (37.5%), and Leonardo (25%).
Organised by ROTA Exhibitions Greece, DEFEA is a high-profile defence exhibition where international companies present land, naval, aerospace, national and cyber security defence systems.
DEFEA will take place on 9-11 May 2023 at Metropolitan Expo, at Athens International Airport, the biggest and most modern exhibition centre in SE Europe.
DEFEA is held under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence, with the cooperation of the Hellenic Manufacturers Association of Defence Material (SEKPY) which represents more than 243 certified companies operating in the fields of defence and security.
DEFEA is also under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Shipping with the support of the Hellenic Aerospace Security and Defence Industries Group (HASDIG) and the Hellenic Association of Space Industry.
Greece is an ideal and strategic location for a defence and security exhibition that provides a gateway for the EU and USA to Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Moreover, Greece maintains excellent relations and military cooperation with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries, it also boasts a rising investment in defence and security.
With its established history and continuous investment in defence, Greece has a significant number of companies that have long-term and profitable international partnerships.
