International Defence TechDay 2026: Technological Dominance in Action

The International Defence TechDay 2026 brings together government representatives, armed forces, industry leaders, research institutions, innovative technology companies, and international partners to showcase the latest developments in defence and security technologies.

Hosted at the newly established Defence Lab Erding (DLE), the event demonstrates how emerging technologies can enhance operational effectiveness across all domains. Through realistic mission scenarios, live technology demonstrations, expert discussions, and networking opportunities, participants gain first-hand insights into future defence capabilities.

The event focuses on strengthening collaboration between national and European stakeholders while accelerating innovation, technology transfer, and operational readiness for current and future security challenges.

Modern defence requires rapid innovation, resilient technologies, and close cooperation between military users, industry, research organisations, and public authorities. International Defence TechDay 2026 provides a platform where these communities meet to present practical solutions for complex operational scenarios.
Rather than traditional product presentations, technologies are demonstrated within an integrated operational storyline ("Shield & Swarm 2026"), illustrating how different capabilities interact across multiple domains in realistic mission environments.

Participants will experience:

• Live demonstrations of cutting-edge defence technologies
• Multi-domain operational scenarios
• Expert panels with military and industry leaders
• Networking with international defence stakeholders
• Opportunities for collaboration across government, industry, academia, and SMEs
• Insights into future European defence innovation initiatives

Key Topics
The programme highlights technologies and operational concepts including:

• Multi-Domain Operations
• Space-Based Intelligence & Early Warning
• Multi-Domain Awareness
• Cyber Defence
• Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)
• Autonomous Systems
• Robotics and Uncrewed Platforms
• Mine Clearance
• Integrated Effects across Land, Air, Space and Cyber
• Medical Evacuation (CASEVAC / MEDEVAC)
• Defence Innovation and Emerging Technologies
• European Defence Cooperation

The central element of International Defence TechDay is the operational demonstration scenario "Shield & Swarm 2026".

The storyline follows a realistic multi-domain mission in which advanced technologies, autonomous systems, cyber capabilities, ISR assets, and space-based services interact to support military decision-making and operational effectiveness.

Instead of isolated technology demonstrations, attendees experience how innovative solutions complement one another throughout a complete operational mission.

The event is designed as a closed format to ensure a professional exchange at the highest level.

Participants
The invitation is aimed at stakeholders who are actively involved in shaping Germany's defense capabilities:

• Decision-makers in the security and defense industry.
• System manufacturers in the areas of Unmanned Systems (UxS), Military Space, Robotics and Missiles & Munitions.
• Experts from the security research sector.
• Members of the Bundeswehr, ministries and subordinate authorities.
• Users (soldiers, members of the police, civil protection, etc.)

Due to the security-specific requirements and the limited capacities in Erding, prior registration is mandatory. Each registration will be checked individually to ensure the professional homogeneity of the group of participants.

Your full name will be transmitted to the Bundeswehr for access to the site. Admission requires the presentation of a valid identity card.
Persons with nationalities on the list of countries according to www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/downloads/DE/veroeffentlichungen/themen/sicherheit/staatenliste-para-13-anleitung-sicherheitserklaerung.pdf are not permitted to enter the grounds and are therefore not allowed to participate. False information will result in exclusion from the event.

For questions about the event: techhubsvi(at)bayern-innovativ.de