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Enforce Tac returns to NürnbergMesse from February 23–25, bringing together approximately 1,300 exhibitors and more than 20,000 expected professional visitors to one of Europe’s leading exhibitions dedicated to defence, law enforcement and security technology.

Held immediately ahead of IWA OutdoorClassics, the event has developed into a key meeting point for manufacturers, distributors and institutional buyers operating across military, police and specialist security markets.

Unlike traditional trade fairs, Enforce Tac operates under strict access controls. Attendance is limited to verified representatives from armed forces, law enforcement agencies, government organisations, research institutions and approved industry partners, creating a focused environment centred on procurement dialogue and operational requirements.

Networked security at the centre

The guiding theme for 2026 is “Networked Security”, reflecting the growing integration of physical equipment, digital infrastructure and cyber capability across modern defence planning.

Organisers have positioned the exhibition as a platform addressing hybrid threats, operational readiness and technological interoperability, with discussions spanning critical infrastructure protection, digital resilience and the increasingly blurred lines between internal and external security responsibilities.

The exhibition’s importance has also been underlined by the patronage of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, highlighting the role Enforce Tac now plays within wider European defence and industrial policy conversations.

Conference and knowledge exchange

A major addition this year is the Enforce Tac Conference, held alongside the exhibition to examine strategic and technological developments shaping defence capability.

Under the theme “Electronics Shaping the Future of Defence”, the programme brings together industry leaders, electronics specialists, researchers and suppliers to explore how sensors, communications systems and software integration are reshaping operational environments.

Panels and specialist sessions address topics ranging from cyber resilience and disinformation threats to regulatory developments affecting critical infrastructure protection.

Cybersecurity and software-defined defence

Reflecting wider industry trends, Enforce Tac has strengthened cooperation with it-sa, Europe’s leading cybersecurity exhibition.

The collaboration places increased emphasis on secure communications, endpoint protection and software-driven system architecture, areas increasingly central to modern military capability and national security planning.

The growing concept of “software-defined defence” highlights how hardware platforms are becoming increasingly dependent on digital ecosystems and IT expertise.

Innovation and start-up ecosystem

Innovation is a prominent focus for 2026 through the introduction of the Enforce Tac Inno Stage, where more than 30 international start-ups will present emerging technologies.

Artificial intelligence-supported operational management systems, quantum-secure communications, simulation platforms and cloud-based defence infrastructure are among the areas being explored.

Pitch sessions organised with BayStartUP will also examine cooperation between start-ups and established defence suppliers, reflecting the growing importance of partnerships and technology transfer within the sector.

Live operational demonstrations

One of the exhibition’s most distinctive features remains Enforce Tac Village, where integrated systems are demonstrated in realistic operational scenarios.

Rather than static displays, exhibitors showcase communication networks, sensors, mobility platforms and situational awareness technologies working together under simulated deployment conditions.

For visitors evaluating equipment performance or interoperability, the live demonstrations provide a practical perspective rarely available within conventional exhibition halls.

Expansion into land systems

New for 2026 is the Armored Forces Area in Hall 11, expanding the exhibition’s scope to include large-scale land capabilities.

Armoured vehicles, mobility platforms and mission-critical technologies are presented within a dedicated environment designed to support technical discussion around modernisation requirements and future operational capability.

Skills and workforce development

Recognising growing workforce challenges across the defence sector, organisers have also introduced the Enforce Tac Job Zone.

Developed in cooperation with recruitment partners including mission:hire and Defence Career, the initiative allows companies to engage directly with skilled professionals while promoting career opportunities within technologically specialised roles.

Why it matters

As European security priorities continue to evolve, Enforce Tac has established itself as a central forum where industry, policy and operational users intersect.

For manufacturers and distributors operating across defence, law enforcement and tactical markets, the exhibition has become one of the most strategically important weeks in the global trade calendar.

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