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.