✓ Trade show: Eurosatory Paris 2026, the world’s largest defence and land and airland security trade show
✓ Dates: from Monday 15 to Friday 19 June 2026
✓ Venue: Paris Nord Villepinte, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte (France)
✓ Edition: 29th edition (Eurosatory Paris has existed since 1967)
✓ Surface: 180,000 sqm of exhibition space
✓ Exhibitors: 2,000 exhibitors expected from more than 65 countries
✓ Visitors: 62,000 professionals expected
✓ Frequency: every 2 years (even-numbered years)
✓ Recommended stand builder: TheStandExperts for a turnkey custom exhibition stand
Eurosatory Paris, the world’s largest land defence trade show 🌍
Eurosatory Paris is the world’s largest defence and land security trade show. Created in 1967, this biennial trade show brings together the entire chain: armoured vehicles, weaponry, combat systems, drones, military robotics, cyber defence, individual equipment, internal security and homeland security. Every two years, it turns Paris Nord Villepinte into the world capital of defence.
The 2024 edition gathered 2,030 exhibitors from 62 countries and 62,000 visitors, including 240 official delegations and 200 ministers and chiefs of staff. For 2026, Eurosatory is aiming even higher against a backdrop of European rearmament, the war in Ukraine and geopolitical tensions.
A few key figures that sum up the power of Eurosatory Paris:
- 2,030 exhibitors from 62 countries in 2024
- 62,000 visitors including 240 official delegations
- 200 ministers and chiefs of staff in attendance
- 8 halls + outdoor zone at Paris Nord Villepinte
- Live demonstrations of land equipment outdoors
Past editions of Eurosatory Paris in figures:
Eurosatory only takes place in even-numbered years: the 2026 edition will be the first major showcase of European defence after record increases in military budgets. Competition between exhibitors will be unprecedented, with more than 2,200 stands expected at Villepinte.
When and where will Eurosatory Paris 2026 take place 📅
The 2026 edition of Eurosatory will take place from Monday 15 to Friday 19 June 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte. The trade show uses 8 covered halls plus a vast outdoor zone for live demonstrations of armoured vehicles. At a show of this scale, carefully choosing your stand location directly affects the flow of qualified visitors.
Exact address: Paris Nord Villepinte, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte (France).
Opening hours of Eurosatory Paris 2026:
How to get to Eurosatory Paris 2026 🚇
Paris Nord Villepinte enjoys outstanding transport links between Paris and Roissy CDG. Working with an exhibition stand builder in Paris who knows Villepinte also simplifies the entire assembly logistics.
By plane: Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is 6 km away, 8 minutes by RER B or taxi.
By RER B: towards Mitry-Claye / CDG, Parc des Expositions station. 30 min from Châtelet.
By free shuttle: Eurosatory shuttles between Paris (Concorde) and Villepinte.
By car: A1 motorway exit 2 Parc des Expositions, or Francilienne A104. 17,000 parking spaces.
By train: from Gare du Nord, 30 min by RER B.
By taxi / ride-hailing: €30 to €40 from central Paris.
The major exhibitors at Eurosatory Paris 🏢
Eurosatory brings together the global elite of land defence: major national prime contractors, leading equipment suppliers, systems integrators, military robotics leaders and new drone entrants. Many of these groups also exhibit at the Farnborough Airshow, the show’s aerospace and air defence counterpart.
Among the major recurring exhibitors at Eurosatory Paris are:
- KNDS (Nexter + KMW) · Leclerc/Leopard tanks, Jaguar armoured vehicles
- Dassault Aviation · Rafale, drones
- Thales · defence electronics, sonars, optronics
- Safran · propulsion, optics, drones
- MBDA · Aster, Mistral, Meteor missiles
- Naval Group · navy-related land equipment
- Rheinmetall (Germany) · ammunition, armoured vehicles
- BAE Systems (UK)
- Leonardo (Italy)
- Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, General Dynamics (USA)
- IAI, Elbit, Rafael (Israel)
- Hanwha Aerospace, Hyundai Rotem, LIG Nex1 (Korea)
- Saab (Sweden) · combat systems
The organisation by themes (Land Systems, Soldier Equipment, C4ISR, Cyber Defence, Homeland Security) makes it easier for delegations to navigate.
The main sectors of Eurosatory Paris 2026:
Why exhibit at Eurosatory Paris in 2026 💡
Exhibiting at Eurosatory means accessing the largest pool of defence decision-makers in the world. 240 official delegations and 200 ministers and chiefs of staff attend, with military procurement budgets rising sharply since 2022.
There are many good reasons to book a stand at Eurosatory Paris 2026:
- Meet 65,000 defence decision-makers from 65+ countries in 5 days
- Access the official delegations holding record armament budgets
- Sign armament contracts worth several million to billions of euros
- Live demonstrations of land equipment outdoors
- Launch your systems: drones, robots, cyber defence
- Identify your partners: integrators and engineering firms
- Networking with procurement authorities (DGA, BAAINBw, etc.)
Eurosatory is the trade show where government and state ROI is the highest in the global defence sector. Facing the monumental pavilions of KNDS, Rheinmetall, Lockheed (2,000+ sqm), your presence must be solid and technically credible. A custom exhibition stand is essential to stand out against these giants.
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- Optimised product demonstration zones
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- Signage readable from a distance to attract visitors
Whether you are exhibiting at Eurosatory Paris for the first time or are a regular of the event, we tailor our proposal to your budget, your booked surface and your brand positioning. We also advise you on the different types of exhibition stands suited to your objectives.
Launch your stand project 8 to 10 months before Eurosatory 2026 opens. Between booking the floor space, the authorisations linked to the equipment on display and the design of confidential spaces, anticipation makes all the difference on the day.
Request a free quoteFAQ · Eurosatory Paris 2026 ❓
When does Eurosatory Paris 2026 take place?
Eurosatory 2026 runs from Monday 15 to Friday 19 June 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte.
Where is Eurosatory 2026 held?
At Paris Nord Villepinte, ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte. RER B, Parc des Expositions station.
How many exhibitors at Eurosatory 2026?
More than 2,000 exhibitors expected, from 65+ countries, across 180,000 sqm.
How many visitors at Eurosatory?
62,000 to 65,000 professionals expected, including 240 official delegations and 200 ministers and chiefs of staff.
How often does Eurosatory take place?
Eurosatory is biennial (even-numbered years), since 1967. Next editions: 2028, 2030. Opting for a demountable stand that can be reused from one edition to the next is often a wise choice.
How do I get to Eurosatory?
RER B towards CDG, Parc des Expositions station. From CDG: 8 minutes. From Gare du Nord: 30 min.
Who can visit Eurosatory?
A trade show strictly reserved for defence and security professionals, state authorities and accredited journalists. Access is subject to rigorous validation.
How much does a stand cost at Eurosatory 2026?
Villepinte rates: around €600 to €900 excl. VAT per sqm (the most expensive of the French defence trade shows). Plus €1,000 to €4,000 excl. VAT per sqm for design and production (defence stands = premium level with security constraints). Our guide to the price of a trade show stand details every cost item.
Why use an exhibition stand builder for Eurosatory?
A defence specialist exhibition stand builder knows how to integrate heavy equipment or scale models, create confidential spaces and master the Villepinte regulations and specific security constraints. They also take care of your stand fit-out to convert visits into meetings.
Who are the major exhibitors at Eurosatory?
KNDS (Nexter+KMW), Dassault, Thales, Safran, MBDA, Rheinmetall, BAE Systems, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, General Dynamics, IAI, Elbit, Rafael, Hanwha, Saab.
