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Forum for Security and Defense Technology June 10, 2026 | Erfurt Trade Fair

Around 300 participants from the fields of politics, research, the German Armed Forces and business came together in Erfurt on June 10, 2026 for the 2nd Forum on Security and Defense Technology.

The forum discussed and highlighted opportunities for Thuringian companies in the defense and security sector. These opportunities arise from the high investment needs of the German Armed Forces and other armed forces, particularly in the areas of optics, sensors, electronics, mechanical engineering, and IT. The focus was on topics such as the German Armed Forces' procurement programs, batteries as a key factor in security and defense matters, regulatory requirements, and entry points for suppliers. An accompanying exhibition featuring over 30 companies and start-up pitches provided further impetus for collaborations.

The high level of response underlines the growing interest in the future market; further networking activities are already planned.

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This was the 1st Thuringian Defense Supplier and Information Forum September 17, 2025 | Erfurt Chamber of Industry and Commerce

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Under the motto “Shaping security together – reliable procurement, strong partnerships and regionally anchored value chains”, the 1st Thuringian Supplier and Information Forum Defense took place in Erfurt on September 17, 2025.

The stated goal of the forum, initiated in cooperation with the Thuringian Chambers of Industry and Commerce on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, was to bring together various stakeholders from the security and defense sector (procurement by the German Armed Forces, security and armaments industries) with potential suppliers from Thuringia's business and research landscape. Thanks to the multifaceted exchange within the forum, participants were able to jointly explore perspectives on how to strengthen regional value chains, establish strategic partnerships, and develop future-oriented solutions for security-related challenges.

Among other things, the German Armed Forces provided insights into their procurement system, and defense industry system integrators offered insights into their purchasing processes.

Thematic focus areas of the forum:

  • the procurement system of the German Armed Forces,
  • Actors in the German and global arms industry,
  • innovative SMEs and potential suppliers from the Thuringian high-tech, mechanical engineering, optics, electronics, automotive, plastics and IT sectors,
  • Research institutes and high-tech start-ups. 
Photo from the Thuringian Defense Supplier and Information Forum.

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Premiere for the Thuringian Defense Supplier and Information Forum

In the autumn of last year, over 300 representatives from Thuringian industry, research institutes, Chambers of Industry and Commerce, as well as the German Armed Forces and the security and defense industry gathered in Erfurt for the first Thuringian Defense Supplier and Information Forum.

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