The Total Defense Fair, which is organized in parallel with PROTECTION on Stockholm Fair on October 20–22, 2026, is now further strengthening its circle of partners. Swedish Drone Network, part of Transport companies, is joining as a partner of the Total Defence Fair 2026 and will also host its annual industry conference in connection with the fair.
The partnership means that drones will become a clear and integrated part of the Total Defence Fair. Stockholmsmässan will build a dedicated drone area in Hall A, where exhibiting drone companies will have the opportunity to book times to demonstrate and show showcase their solutions for unmanned aviation on site. The area creates a concrete arena for dialogue, technology demonstrations and collaboration around the role of drone technology in total defense.
– It is particularly exciting to be able to present the drone sector as an important part of a trade fair like this. This has never been done before at the Stockholm International Fairs and clearly shows how the Total Defence Fair is driving development forward by bringing together new technologies and players in a concrete way., says Monika Johannesen Widholm, project manager for the Total Defense Fair at Stockholm International Fairs.
The Swedish Drone Network brings together companies and organizations that work with drone, whether they develop technology, fly drones or offer related services. The network is a platform for knowledge sharing, influence and networking within the drone industry and sees the Total Defence Fair as a good platform for its members.
– The role of drones in society is growing rapidly, not only as an effective tool in everyday life, but as a crucial component in both civil and military defense. The Total Defense Fair highlighting drone technology in this way is an important step in the right direction. We look forward to putting drone industry solutions at the center of this new arena for innovation, collaboration and preparedness., says Victoria Barr Seats, industry manager for the Swedish Drone Network.
The partnership strengthens Total Defense Fair role as a meeting place for civilian, military and private actors where new technology, operational needs and strategic perspectives meet - with drone technology as an increasingly important part of the total defense of the future.
Interest in the Total Defence Fair 2026 has been very high right from the start. Due to the high pressure from exhibiting companies and organizations, the fair has had to be expanded early on to meet demand. The clear response shows a strong need for a gathering place for civil and military total defence in Sweden.
About the Total Defence Fair 2026
The Total Defense Fair is being organized for the first time the time 2026 and is a parallel fair to PROTECTION – 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 defense. The fair is aimed at decision-makers, authorities, businesses and organizations with missions or responsibilities within Sweden's total defense.
Date: October 20–22, 2026
Place: Stockholm Fair, Älvsjö
More information: https://skydd.net/for-utstallare/totalforsvarsmassan/
Swedish
Danish
Norwegian
Finnish
English
German
Dutch