Hanover. The Defense Production Area in Hall 26 is the central platform for manufacturers and suppliers whose technologies, machines, systems, or components are used in the production of security-related products.
“HANNOVER MESSE shows how artificial intelligence, digitalization, and automation are making the factories of today and tomorrow more efficient, flexible, and productive,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG. “The new Defense Production Area offers visitors from the defense and security industry in particular a central location to learn about solutions for scaling their production safely and efficiently.”
The focus is on solutions along the entire industrial value chain – from automation and additive manufacturing to digitalization solutions and innovative materials. The new exhibition area brings suppliers and users together and promotes targeted exchange on industrial production for safety-critical applications.
The attractive environment of the Defense Production Area in Hall 26 offers synergies with the directly adjacent topics of robotics, logistics, IT/OT security, IIoT, wireless, and cloud.
The cooperation partner is Defense & Security Equipment International Germany (DSEI Germany), which will take place for the first time at the Hanover Exhibition Center in March 2027.
HANNOVER MESSE
HANNOVER MESSE is the world's leading trade fair for the manufacturing industry. Around 4,000 exhibiting companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries, and the energy sector gather there to present solutions for a competitive and sustainable industry. The main exhibition areas are automation & digitalization, energy & industrial infrastructure, and research & technology transfer. The topic of artificial intelligence is a common thread running through all exhibition areas. A diverse conference program complements the exhibition. The next edition of HANNOVER MESSE will be held in Hanover from April 20 to 24, 2026. Brazil is the partner country.
