FEINDEF 25 highlights the Key Role of Female Leadership in Security and Defence

June 2th, 2025

The 4th edition of the International Defence and Security Exhibition, FEINDEF, has come to a close with a clear message: the future of the sector is also being shaped by women. One of the most transformative initiatives of this edition was the roundtable held during the closing day, titled "Female Talent: A Key Driver in the Growing Defence Sector," part of the “Women, Engineering and Defence” (MID) project.

FEINDEF 25 closes historic edition with over 44,000 visitors, strategic agreements and crucial impetus for innovation in defence

May 22th, 2025

FEINDEF 25 exceeds expectations with outstanding level of professional participation, solid institutional representation and an intense agenda of activities, consolidating the exhibition as an essential meeting point.

The FEINDEF Foundation is already working on what will be the 5th edition of the exhibition, scheduled for May 2027, with the aim of further reaffirming its role as an engine of innovation, collaboration and industrial development.

Technology, industry and strategic autonomy set the tone on second day of FEINDEF 25

May 22th, 2025

Spanish industry reaffirms its role in technological transformation on busy day of round table discussions, conferences and demonstrations in front of more than 17,000 visitors.

Minister of Defence and leading companies like Navantia, AMPER, EM&E and Airbus discuss present and future challenges of the sector.

Opening day of FEINDEF 25 covers technological innovation, strategic debate and international projection

May 22th, 2025

FEINDEF Inauguration sees extensive institutional, business and military representation, reflecting the strategic nature of the exhibition with over 12,000 professionals in attendance.

Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces guests at inauguration of edition focused on technology and international cooperation

Marine Instruments and Arkeocean announce strategic partnership to strengthen subsea surveillance and protection

May 13th, 2025

The alliance between the two technology companies was formalized at FEINDEF 2025, with the goal of combining Swarms of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and satellite technologies to deliver a continuous and integrated underwater defense capability.

The International Defence and Security Exhibition of Spain doubles its space and establishes itself as one of Europe's major defence events.

Madrid will host the most ambitious International Defence and Security Exhibition of Spain (FEINDEF) in May 2025.

A fourth exclusive hall has been added, with more than 5,900 m² dedicated to the exhibition of advanced military technology systems and cutting-edge equipment.

UGT FICA and the Feindef Foundation sign a collaboration agreement to boost the defence industry sector and promote the culture of defence and security.

November 14, 2024

The Federation will participate in the International Defence and Security Exhibition of Spain for the second time with its own stand.

The Secretary General of the Federation of Industry, Construction, and Agriculture, Mariano Hoya, and the President of the Feindef Foundation, Ángel Olivares, signed a collaboration agreement today with the aim of boosting the defence industry sector and promoting the culture of defence and security.

UGT FICA will be present at FEINDEF 25, the International Defence and Security Exhibition of Spain, which will take place at IFEMA from May 12 to 14, 2025.

The defence industry is fully committed to the International Defence and Security Exhibition of Spain (FEINDEF) through various sponsorships.

November 13, 2024

With more than 96% of the space sold, the main sponsors include Airbus, Escribano Mechanical & Engineering, Grupo Amper, Grupo Oesía, Indra, and Navantia.

After three editions, FEINDEF has positioned itself among the ten most important defence and security fairs in the world.

Official Presentation of the 4th Edition of FEINDEF, the International Defence and Security Exhibition of Spain.

November 7, 2024

The 4th edition of the International Defence and Security Exhibition of Spain, the most ambitious held to date, will bring together the world's leading companies in the sector in Madrid on May 12, 13, and 14, 2025.

FEINDEF will not include institutional participation from Israel or any Israeli companies at this fair, reflecting its commitment to peace and security in Palestine and Lebanon, as well as its respect for International Humanitarian Law.

FEINDEF 25 already has 80% of the space reserved a year ahead of its fourth edition

May 30, 2024

The IV edition of FEINDEF will feature 30% more space than the previous edition, with over 50,000 square meters of exhibition spread across three halls at IFEMA.

Among the new confirmations are a significant number of international companies, which already account for 25% of the commercialized stands.

FEINDEF 25 will have 2,000 square meters of static exhibition showcasing some of the main systems and developments serving the Armed Forces today.

FEINDEF 25 has already secured participation from more than 200 confirmed exhibitors and over 50% of the space occupied, with fourteen months remaining until the celebration of its fourth edition

March 5, 2024

20% of the sold stands are international, representing countries such as Italy, the United States, France, the Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, Sweden, Israel, Norway, Serbia, Portugal, Romania or Bulgaria.

The fourth edition of FEINDEF will feature over 50,000 square meters of exhibition space across three halls at IFEMA, a 30% increase compared to the previous edition.

The event will provide access to the international defence market, strengthening collaborative research, driving innovation, investing in the supply chain, and creating a unique defence market.

The Feindef Foundation announces changes in its leadership: Julio Gala takes over from Ramón Pérez Alonso.

January 30, 2024

Julián García Vargas acknowledges the outstanding work carried out by Ramón Pérez Alonso during his years as the manager of the Foundation.

The new General Director has over 30 years of experience in executive and managerial roles in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked for companies such as Pfizer, BMS, and Lilly.