Europe strengthens its naval capabilities as FEINDEF 27

Maritime security has regained a prominent place on Europe’s strategic agenda. The protection of critical infrastructure, the security of trade routes and rising geopolitical tensions are driving new investment in naval capabilities and accelerating the sector’s technological transformation.

The transformation of naval defence reflects growing multi-domain integration: maritime operations increasingly depend on land, air, space and cyber defence capabilities.

In this context, connecting industries, programmes and capabilities is essential to strengthening European defence. FEINDEF, Spain’s International Defence and Security Exhibition, provides a multi-domain platform that brings together government authorities, Armed Forces, companies and national and international institutions.

Its multi-domain approach enables naval companies to establish relationships with stakeholders from other areas of defence, identify technology partners and explore opportunities for capability integration.

Today’s naval programmes incorporate capabilities that are reshaping maritime surveillance, protection and operations, while expanding opportunities for companies specialising in complementary technologies.

Spain is advancing programmes to modernise its defence capabilities and strengthen its defence technological and industrial base. In the naval sector, the country has experience in military shipbuilding, systems integration, sensors, submarine technologies and unmanned solutions. This ecosystem opens up new opportunities for industrial and technological cooperation.

From 18 to 20 May 2027, IFEMA MADRID will host the next edition of FEINDEF. Following the growth recorded in 2025, with an increase of almost 80% in professional visitors and more than 40% in exhibitors compared with 2023, FEINDEF 27 expects to welcome over 63,000 professional visitors and reach approximately 89,000 m² of total exhibition area.

The presence of official delegations, Armed Forces representatives, institutions and international companies facilitates contact with strategic stakeholders. For the naval industry, this represents an opportunity for cross-border cooperation in increasingly integrated programmes.

Madrid is home to key Spanish defence institutions, public bodies, companies and innovation centres. Within this environment, FEINDEF facilitates professional meetings, institutional contacts and dialogue between potential industrial and technology partners.

For companies involved in shaping the future of naval capabilities, FEINDEF 27 offers an opportunity to access the Spanish defence ecosystem, connect with decision-makers and industrial partners, take part in professional meetings and identify new avenues for cooperation in the European market.

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