EUROSATORY is a major event in the defense and security sector. The 2026 edition, taking place in Paris Nord, Villepinte from 15-19 Jun 2026, will bring together exhibitors from around the world to discuss current challenges and explore future solutions.
For its 2026 edition, the largest in its history with over 2,300 exhibitors from 66 countries and 42 national pavilions, the trade show is reaching a new technological milestone. At the heart of this initiative, EUROSATORY LAB is one of its key symbols. This space dedicated to startups and technology companies has become one of the most closely watched areas of the show.
EUROSATORY is a strategic hub where technology, operational expertise and strategic vision converge. A place where nations come to discover innovations, build partnerships and prepare the defence and security capabilities of tomorrow.
The 2026 edition will showcase this international ambition once again. It will highlight the profound transformations taking place in the sector: the rise of drones and autonomous systems, the integration of artificial intelligence, the growing importance of data, and new requirements in terms of resilience and force support.
Today more than ever, EUROSATORY is a forum for dialogue, innovation and cooperation.In a world where crises are on the rise and technological change is accelerating, security relies more than ever on three pillars: governments, the armed forces and industry.
Military Spending Reaching Record Highs
In 2024, global military spending reached a record high of $2.718 trillion, registering a 9.4% increase from the previous year. Military spending rose across all regions of the world, with particularly rapid growth in Europe and the Middle East.
The five largest spenders - the United States, China, Russia, Germany and India - account for 60% of the global total, their combined expenditure amounting to $1,635 billion.
All NATO members increased their military spending in 2024. Their total expenditure stands at $1,506 billion, representing 55% of global military spending. Of the 32 NATO members, 18 spent at least 2.0% of their GDP on their armed forces, compared with 11 in 2023. This is the highest proportion since NATO adopted the defence spending guideline in 2014, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Military spending in Europe (including Russia) rose by 17% to reach $693 billion and was the main driver of the global increase in 2024. European NATO members spent $454 billion, accounting for 30% of the alliance’s total expenditure. In particular, defence spending in Germany rose from around $55 billion in 2022 to $90 billion in 2024.
In France, the Military Programming Act provides for a steady increase in defence budgets of an additional €3.2 to €3.5 billion per year over the period from 2024 to 2030. Defence spending has been rising steadily since 2017, with a target of €67.4 billion in 2030. The defence budget for 2026 stands at €57.1 billion.
The world has changed. The return of high-intensity warfare to the European continent, increasingly frequent regional crises, hybrid threats and attacks on critical infrastructure all serve as a reminder of one reality: the security of states and populations has once again become a central concern.
This trend is borne out in the figures. In 2024, global military spending rose to $2.718 trillion, a 9.4% year-on-year increase - the sharpest hike since the end of the Cold War. At the same time, European defence budgets have grown by more than 30% since 2021, illustrating the enduring resurgence of security concerns on our continent.
Against this backdrop, states are strengthening their military and industrial capabilities. The armed forces must prepare for more exacting engagements, in which technological innovation plays a decisive role.
