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BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026”, the largest defence and security conference and exhibition in Cyprus, has successfully concluded.

The event took place from February 26-27 at the Pavilion Hall in Nicosia and was organized by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises (CARIE), and C.D Multimedia Services Ltd. The event was held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus. It was supported by the Cyprus Police and other bodies, while the conference segment of the event was implemented in collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG-DEFIS / ENDR).

Within the framework of the conference, presentations and special sessions were held featuring representatives from official bodies of the Republic of Cyprus and the European Union, as well as companies from the domestic, Greek, and international defense industries.

At the opening of the conference, an address was delivered by the President of the Republic, Nicos Christodoulides. Other notable attendees included the Minister of Defence, Vasilis Palmas; the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Constantinos Fytiris; the Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Emmanouil Theodorou; the Deputy Chief of the National Guard, Major General Neophytos Pachoulides; and the Deputy Chief of the Cyprus Police, Panikos Stavrou.

Thirty-five companies and entities from Cyprus, Greece, and other European countries participated, with over 500 delegates in attendance from official state bodies, the National Guard, the Security Forces, and private sector entities operating within the defence industry sector.

The themes focused on during this year’s conference included, among others, the Defense Industry Strategy of Cyprus, the financial tools offered by the EU for the defense reinforcement of member states, the use of new technologies on the modern battlefield, and lessons learned from recent conflicts.

The exhibition segment of the event was open to the general public for the first time. Visitors had the opportunity to see up close defense and dual-use systems developed by participating companies, as well as systems utilized by the National Guard, the Cyprus Police, and the Security Forces.

During the conference, agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed, including a strategic cooperation agreement between Hellas Sat, the French Space Agency (CNES), Thales Alenia Space, and Safran Data Systems, for the development of an optical communications system for the future Hellas Sat 5 satellite.

The successful completion of BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2026 serves as a milestone for the development of Cyprus’s domestic defense and security ecosystem. It demonstrated that through coordinated actions by state bodies, European institutions, and the private sector, significant leaps can be made to strengthen the country’s national security and economic resilience.

The countdown to the International Defence and Security Exhibition DEFEA – DEFENCE EXHIBITION ATHENS 2025 has already begun.

From 6 to 8 May 2025, the Metropolitan Expo Exhibition Centre  in Athens will host leading global and regional players in the defence and security industry, in an event expected to surpass all previous records in terms of participation and attendance.

Cyprus will attend this year with a particularly strong presence, showcasing the largest national pavilion it has ever organised. This initiative is held under the auspices of the Cyprus Association of Research, Innovation and Defence Enterprises (CARIE), a member of Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus.

CARIE is the entity responsible for promoting Cypriot companies operating in defence, security, research and innovation, both nationally and internationally.

The Cyprus Pavilion will feature a total of 15 companies and organisations, representing a broad spectrum of defence, security, maritime and innovation technologies. The following companies will participate (in alphabetical order):

• ADDITESS, a Cypriot SME founded in 2011, active in providing research and development services, as well as software solutions and applications in the field of security. The company is involved in European and national projects related to security, critical infrastructure protection and border management.
• AmaDema, which designs and manufactures advanced composites, reinforced technical fabrics and pre-impregnated materials for use in fibre-reinforced composites. The company offers solutions across various sectors, including aerospace, defence, sports, automotive and shipping.
• Cellock Ltd, a Cypriot IT company founded in 2003, specialising in bespoke software and hardware development. It operates in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and business intelligence, serving industries such as fintech, healthcare, agriculture, shipping and defence.
• CyRIC, a pioneering Cypriot research and innovation centre that designs, develops and manufactures modern unmanned aerial and ground vehicles (UAVs and UGVs) and platforms for search and surveillance, defence, critical infrastructure monitoring and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance).
• eBOS Technologies Ltd, a leading Cypriot high-tech company established in 2003. With a strong track record in both national and international markets, eBOS has grown into one of Europe’s leading R&D SMEs, recognised for its commitment to technological excellence, innovation and EU-funded research.
• Ecliptic Defence and Space Ltd, a Cypriot company specialising in the development of components, subsystems and systems for defence and space, using RF and microwave technologies. It focuses on designing products for satellites, CubeSats, landers, orbiters and probes.
• ENCORP, a Cypriot manufacturer specialising in the design and production of specialised vehicles, including those for the fire service, armed forces, ambulances, security forces, and other custom-built solutions.
• Spyros Houtris & Sons Ltd, a family business based in Anglisides, specialising in the production of fire engines, waste management machinery and bespoke defence solutions. Founded in 1980, it now serves multiple sectors through the sale, leasing and rental of specialised equipment.
• IANUS Technologies Ltd, founded in 2019, focuses on researching and developing innovative technological solutions in the fields of security, cyber security and defence. It is actively involved in managing and implementing both European and national projects.
• MultiMarine Group, a family-owned business founded in 2001 and based in Limassol. The group offers integrated support solutions to the international shipping sector through service development, expansions and acquisitions. Multimarine Shipyards Ltd operates dry-dock and workshop facilities at Limassol Port.
• SignalGeneriX, a pioneering Cypriot technology company specialising in digital signal processing and communication technologies. It develops advanced solutions across multiple sectors, with a particular focus on defence R&D. SignalGeneriX is among Europe’s leading SMEs in EDIDP contracts, leveraging expertise in dual-use products.
• Swarmly Ltd, a Cypriot company headquartered in Limassol, specialising in the production of unmanned systems. Despite its recent establishment, it has a rapidly growing team with expertise in aerospace, operations, construction and engineering of unmanned systems, some of which have been deployed in Ukraine.

In addition to the companies featured in the Cyprus Pavilion, the official list of DEFEA 2025 exhibitors includes the following Cypriot companies:

• • CERANEXT
  • DBDC
  • EIGHT BELLS LTD
  • INNOVALAND
  • FRACTAL
  • SPACEBOATS

The robust participation of defence industries from both Greece and Cyprus at DEFEA 2025 serves as a point of reference for the broader Hellenic world. It demonstrates the determination of both states to strengthen their strategic autonomy, showcase their technological advancement, and contribute to the European effort to reinforce the continent’s defence and industrial security base.

The DEFENCE REDEFINED team, as the Official Media Partner of DEFEA 2025, will be in Athens to cover all developments with comprehensive reporting, interviews and rich audio-visual content — capturing the pulse of this premier exhibition for all its readers.

The long-awaited Defence Exhibition Athens (DEFEA), which will be held in Athens, between July 13-15, is a large Defence Industry exhibition with the participation of Greek and International companies.

The companies participating in the exhibition will present the latest technologies and cutting-edge defence systems in:

• Land/ sea/ air
• National security systems
• Cyber security systems
• Vehicles, vessels and aircrafts
• Sub-assemblies and ammunition
• Communication and detection systems
• Weapons and weapon systems
• Personal equipment & tools
• Information & cyber security
• Training, navigation & simulation
• Infrastructures, logistic support & transportation
• Medical, R&D and services

Also read: DEFEA | Defence Exhibition in Athens with the participation of leading Greek and International companies

For the first time, Cyprus will participate in a Defense Industry Exhibition with a National Pavilion under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence. Specifically, in addition to the Ministry of Defence, 9 other companies/organizations and 2 media companies from Cyprus, will take part in the exhibition as shown below (alphabetically):

Companies – Organizations participating in the Cypriot Pavilion

ADDITESS – The company is active in the field of research and studies concerning issues related, among others, to security policies, transportation security and border management as well as critical infrastructure protection.

AMADEMA – The company deals with the design and manufacturing of advanced composite materials, in a variety of industries such as aviation, defence, sports, automotive, shipping, etc., providing a variety of material services and product solutions in the field of materials.

CYRIC – The company offers Research and Innovation Services in the fields of engineering design and prototyping, electronics and communications and software solutions. In addition, a number of specialised consultancy and entrepreneurship services are offered to startups and SMEs.

ERATOSTHENES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (ECoE) – The mission of the ERATOSTHENES Center of Excellence of the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK), is to conduct both basic and applied research towards improved understanding, management, and monitoring of natural resources and infrastructures and to offer expert services and high-end products.

GEOIMAGING – The company provides services in the fields of Geoinformatics, Topography and Research to customers in Cyprus and worldwide using specialized equipment and cutting-edge technologies.

HOUTRIS – The company specializes in the manufacturing and design of innovative products for customized needs and applications. The company provides the market, among others, with a range of fire fighting trucks & vehicles, truck bodies, refuse collection vehicles, trailers, airport handling equipment and specialized vehicles for the armed forces.

IMPORTICA – The company focuses on the import and sale of vessels related inter alia to the armed forces as well as other marine related services including vessel maintenance and repairs.

SIGNAL GENERIX – The company is active in the design and development of electronic products based on its expertise in digital signal processing and communication technologies, with a significant part focusing on products used for Defence and Security.

ZOMIDEA – The company is active in the design and construction of exhibition stands for Defence and Security exhibitions worldwide. The company is also the representative of DEFEA in Cyprus.

Media Companies

CD Multimedia Services Ltd will participate with a stand in the exhibition via our website DEFENCE ReDEFiNED, the media partner of DEFEA. DBDC International Defense Publications & Events LTD will also participate in the exhibition with the bi-monthly defence magazine Greek Defense News.

Stay tuned for the latest news on the exhibition and participating companies.

Cyprus’ booth at the international defence exhibition DEFEA 2023 in Athens has a dynamic presence proving the upward development path followed by the defence industry in Cyprus in recent years.

Six Cypriot companies, members of the Cypriot Association of Research and Innovation Companies (CARIE), are participating at the booth of the Ministry of Defence: SignalGenerix, CyRIC, Celloc, ADDITESS, AmaDema and Encorp.

SignalGeneriX presented the “frequency hunter” RF Hunter and for the first time presented at an exhibition the airborne version of the system on a drone with the ability to detect lower frequencies.

CyRIC presented the Goliath quadcopter armed with the Dragonflyer-81 and Dragonflyer-60 gliding vehicles as well as the First Responder unmanned vehicle fitted with a new improved optical sensor.

Cellock showcased the portable command and control system ZEUS-Portable C2 ZEUS, which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and augmented reality technologies.

ADDITESS introduced the command, control and coordination system ADD-C3 System, which manages a large amount of information for border protection operations.

AmaDema presented its innovative solutions using nanotechnology in synthetic fabrics, external and internal parts for drones and armor.

Encorp showcased the dummies of the mobile command and control center as well as the mobile communications center. Furthermore, the company presented the portable anti-drone system developed in the framework of the “Drone Eye” project.

Detailed articles with analyses and photographs relating to the participation of the Cypriot companies in DEFEA 2023 will follow.