The Swedish Armed Forces have confirmed their participation in the Total Defence Exhibition 2026 and will also be the largest exhibitor at the exhibition. Interest in the exhibition is very high and is now growing further, leading to the exhibition space being expanded to meet demand.
With the deteriorating security situation in the world and an increased focus on Sweden's total defense, collaboration between civilian and military actors plays a crucial role. The Armed Forces' participation in the fair highlights the importance of this collaboration and creates new opportunities for dialogue, knowledge exchange and cooperation.
– We are very pleased that the Swedish Armed Forces have chosen to participate as the largest exhibitor at the Total Defence Fair. Their presence contributes to further increasing the relevance and quality of the fair, says Monika Johannesen Widholm, Head of event unit Resilience & Mobility at Stockholmsmässan.
During the fair, the Armed Forces will present parts of their operations, current initiatives and contribute to program items and seminars. Visitors will have the opportunity to gain insights into Sweden's defense capabilities and how different actors together build a stronger total defense.
– The Total Defense Fair is an important platform for meeting other actors within total defense and strengthening cooperation between different parts of society, says Major General Mattias Hanson, Head of the Defense Staff's Cyber Unit at the Swedish Armed Forces.
The interest in Total Defense Fair has been very large since its launch. As more leading players join, the demand for exhibition space has increased significantly. To meet the need and ensure that all exhibitors have space, the exhibition space will now be expanded further.
This means that the Total Defense Fair continues to grow in both scope and content, with the goal of establishing itself as the Nordic region's leading meeting place for total defense right from the start.
About the Total Defense Fair
The Total Defence Fair will be held for the first time in 2026 and is a parallel fair to SKYDD – the largest security fair in the Nordic region. The aim is to create a platform that promotes knowledge, collaboration and innovation within civil and military total defence. The fair is aimed at decision-makers, authorities, businesses and organisations with missions or responsibilities within Sweden's total defence.
For more information, visit www.totalforsvarsmassan.se
About PROTECTION
SKYDD is organized by Stockholmsmässan together with AR Media and is the largest and leading security fair in the Nordic region. SKYDD is a central meeting place for the security industry. It brings together companies, organizations and decision-makers in security, safety and public safety to do business, exchange knowledge and take part in the latest developments in the industry.
For more information, visit www.skydd.net
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