Swedish Armed Forces Confirmed as Largest Exhibitor at National Defence Expo 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden

The Swedish Armed Forces have officially confirmed their participation in National Defence Expo 2026 and will become the event’s largest exhibitor. Following exceptionally strong industry interest, the exhibition continues to expand, with additional exhibition space now being added to meet growing demand.

Against the backdrop of a deteriorating global security environment and an increased focus on Sweden’s total defence capabilities, cooperation between civilian and military stakeholders has become more important than ever. The participation of the Swedish Armed Forces highlights the importance of this collaboration and creates new opportunities for dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and strategic cooperation.

“We are very pleased that the Swedish Armed Forces have chosen to participate as the largest exhibitor at National Defence Expo. Their presence further strengthens both the relevance and the overall quality of the event,” says Monika Johannesen Widholm, Head of Event Unit Resilience & Mobility at Stockholmsmässan – Exhibition and Congress Centre.

During the exhibition, the Swedish Armed Forces will present key parts of their operations, ongoing initiatives, and future capabilities. They will also contribute to the conference programme through seminars and presentations. Visitors will gain valuable insights into Sweden’s defence capabilities and how authorities, industry, and other stakeholders work together to strengthen the country’s total defence.

“National Defence Expo is an important arena for meeting other stakeholders within Sweden’s total defence ecosystem and for strengthening cooperation across different sectors of society,” says Major General Mattias Hanson, Head of the Defence Staff Cyber Unit at the Swedish Armed Forces.

Interest in National Defence Expo has been exceptionally strong since the event was first announced. As more leading organisations and companies continue to join the exhibition, demand for exhibitor space has increased significantly. To accommodate this demand and ensure space for all participants, the exhibition area is now being expanded even further.

With its continued growth in both scale and content, National Defence Expo aims to establish itself as the leading Nordic meeting place for total defence from day one.

About National Defence Expo
National Defence Expo will launch for the first time in 2026 and is co-located with SKYDD — the Nordic region’s largest security exhibition. The event aims to create a meeting place that promotes knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and innovation across both civilian and military aspects of total defence.

The exhibition is aimed at decision-makers, government authorities, industry leaders, and organisations with responsibilities or mandates within Sweden’s total defence system.

For more information, visit the National Defence Expo official website

About SKYDD
SKYDD is the Nordic region’s leading trade fair for security and safety. Organised by Stockholmsmässan – Exhibition and Congress Centre in cooperation with AR Media, the exhibition serves as a central meeting place for the security industry.

Companies, organisations, and decision-makers within security, safety, and societal protection gather at SKYDD to do business, exchange knowledge, and explore the latest developments and innovations in the sector.

For more information, visit the SKYDD official website

Dates: 20–22 October 2026
Venue: Stockholmsmässan – Exhibition and Congress Centre, Stockholm, Sweden