Baltic States to Showcase Defense Capabilities at DAIMEX Baltic 2026
Vilnius, Lithuania – The Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia will co-host DAIMEX Baltic 2026, a defense and aerospace industry meeting and exposition, in Vilnius this May. The event will feature live demonstrations at the Pabrade military training area, focusing on regional security priorities and strengthening defense capabilities within the NATO framework.
Regional Security Focus
DAIMEX Baltic 2026 aims to foster collaboration between industry leaders and defense officials, addressing key areas such as NATO planning, procurement processes, and long-term investment in defense technologies. The event will serve as a platform for discussing and demonstrating solutions to evolving security challenges in the region.
High-Level Participation
Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas of Lithuania, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds, and Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur are confirmed speakers. NATO and European Union officials, senior military officers, and prominent figures from the defense and aerospace industries are also expected to attend the high-level conference.
Live Demonstrations at Pabrade
The General Silvestras Zukauskas military training area in Pabrade will host live demonstrations of cutting-edge defense technologies in realistic operational environments. These demonstrations will showcase capabilities in areas including:
- Mobility
- Reconnaissance
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
- Counter-UAS (C-UAS)
- Force Protection
- Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)
- Counter-drone and drone-neutralization systems
- Sensors
- Communications
Strengthening Industrial Cooperation
The event is organized by the defense and security industry associations of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Organizers emphasize the exposition’s focus on attracting manufacturing and advanced technologies to Lithuania, strengthening industrial cooperation, and supporting the Green Corridor initiative to accelerate the development of manufacturing and research capacities.